my infant had jaundice diagnosed on the 3rd day.the serum bilirubin was above 20...so was given phototherapy...during discharge from hospital the serum bilirubin was 14..now my baby is of 54 days.should i test the serum bilirubin level again?how will i check at home?

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ExpertDr Priyanka KalraObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. well it tajes almost a minth fir this jaundice to break down abd gi away completely m try to dil d follow wirg the same doctor who eull see the baby

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