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Father of a 3 yr 4 m old girl3 years ago

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MY DAUGHTER IS 3DAYS OLD. SHE IS FOUND WITH 17.2 BILIRUBIN. NOW UNDER PHOTOTHERAPY SINCE LAST 12HOURS. ACCORDING TO THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY ANOTHER 12 HOURS WILL HAVE TO B UNDER THE THERAPY. M WORRIED ABOUT IT. PLZ LET ME KNOW WHETHER THIS AMOUNT OF BILIRUBIN IS OK OR A DANGER LEVEL FOR HER HEALTH. PLZ ADVICE

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. A proper assessment is required here so regarding this it is advisable to contact some nearby doctor and so accordingly the doctor willc guide in a proper gdway . In case of more doubts you can take online consultation on the platform for a detailed discussion about the query and it will be helpful for you .

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