Dr My child caught jaundice of 19.4 billirubin after 4 days of his birth.After keeping him under phototherapy his jaundice was reduce to 14. .9 I just want to know can we use Himalayan massage oil for massage and can we keep him under sunlight please suggwst

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician2 years ago

A. use only pure Coconut oil for massaging purpose, sun exposure is important,and morning sunlight is good..for Allow 10 to 15 minutes. you can cover very fine single cotton cloth if sunrays are more intense.

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