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Mom of a 3 yr 8 m old boy3 years ago

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hi ,I am mother of a 8 old boy, my son had mild jaundice and he was given phototherapy for 24 hours and he is doing fine, not showing any symptoms of sickness,but the back part of his gums is yellow in some parts ,should I be worried?

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Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl3 years ago

A. yes phototherapy s best for. It is not possible to comment upon or advise on this issue as it might require a detailed examination so you can see a nearby doctor for the same and do as the advise for this

Kalindi BhavsarMom of a 8 yr 2 m old boy3 years ago

A. Hi mommy Take healthy protein rich nutritious food including fenugreek ajwain butter to increase your breast milk avoid stress stay happy it also help to increase your breast milk you can take lactogen tablet to increase bm Burp well after evey feeding by holding your baby in straight right position and wait for burping atleat ten minutes Do tummy time and cycyling movement of legs regularly

Kalindi BhavsarMom of a 8 yr 2 m old boy3 years ago

A. Hi mommy Give early morning exposure to sun light Offer different varieties of food fruits vegetable pulses whole grains milk products in different shape colours patterns to make meal more interesting children are fussy eater at this age its all normal and common you can give food in puree liquid form or give some juice soup milkshake etc

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