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Mom of a 4 yr 8 m old child4 years ago

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After 1day of phototherapy it dicreased by 13 from 16 and doctor discharged us from hospital and tell us for visit after 2 days and we visited doctor after 2 days on 7th day of my baby and doctor take a blood test and the grade of jaundice is 11

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. It does show that Jaundice is gradually reducing. You have to expose the baby to the early morning sunlight and also keep the baby under the tube light throughout the day and night. Ask your doctor if they want to investigate further for other type of jaundiceWrite Your Answer Here

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