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Father of a 4 yr 3 m old boy4 years ago

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my baby is 12 days old. his total bilirubin serum level is 14.1 he has given phototherapy at 7 days old and that time bilirubin serum level was 17.2. what should I do now?

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shreya goelMom of a 7 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hello You should just follow the instructions given by your paediatrician Because Jaundice is very common in babies. And it can be cured easily. So on your doctors advise you should just continue giving phototherapy to your baby. And if your doctor has advised any medication then continue giving it

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