#asktheexperts my baby has jaundice on 4th day 20.5mg/dl he is kept under phototherapy for 1pm to 10:30pm after discontinued phototherapy for 6hours on that time jaundice level increased or decreased please tell me

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 years ago

A. if bilirubin level this much so according to the symptoms of the baby it is advised to get a proper physical examination done which would be helpful for the doctor to to find out the the treatment for further management consult dr.

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