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Mom of a 4 yr 4 m old child4 years ago

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#AskTheExpert my child has jaundice he was born on 6 April 2021 his bilirubin is 17 what I have to do to make this bilirubin down

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ExpertDr.Rasika ThosarPaediatric Intensivist4 years ago

A. feed properly get your baby evaluated by the doctor in person. Its important in this case. avoid home remedies in this case make sure baby is comfortable and well cared.

Vritika AroraMom of a 5 yr old child4 years ago

A. Hi dear mom Jaundice is very much normal in néw born babies. So no need to worry about this. U can give sunlight exposure to ur baby to bring the bilirubin level. Doctors can suggest u phototherapy for the same

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