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Mom of a 5 yr 3 m old girl1 Year ago

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hi I just delivered baby 3 days back they did her jaundice test today and the level is 10 hospital is telling to do photo therapy and admit her is it really required for level 10 jaundice

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 6 m old boy1 Year ago

A. there are also other factors which needs to be seen to admit the child so you can take opinion with another doctor who will guide you whether admission for photo therapy is required or not

NikithaMom of 2 children1 Year ago

A. hello since rhe bilrubin level is more this requires a phototherapy and better get it dine and is safe and absolutely nothing to worry abd any concern still then it is better to check with any doctor and take a second opinion which should be better not a problem

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