#asktheexperts Hi Doctor, Our baby boy is 11 days old, in routine checkup doctors observed yellowish skin with yellowish eyeballs. so in blood test they found bilirubin total as 17.6 and started phototherapy. Though we are following doctor's direction, we are worried how serious this issue is, request your opinion.

1 Answer

ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist3 years ago

A. Let the phototherapy continue as prescribed by the doctor and once the value goes less than 13 or 12 then you have to keep checking at home regularlyWrite Your Answer Here

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