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Mom of a 2 yr 6 m old boy2 years ago

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My new born is just 8 days old he has been diagonised with jaundice on 4th day and doctor suggested a phototherapy for 1 day then it's been normal so doctor discharged us. at the 7 th day of my baby doctor asked us for follow up then again he is diagonised with jaundice in the range of 21.9 srb . he is in phototherapy now .is this normal or have to worry is jaundice will get reduces pls help me.

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children2 years ago

A. there is need to investigate the baby for prolonged physiological jaundice ok for further advice in this regard it is advisable to consult your doctor for physical examination and if there is need to do investigations also then only proper treatment can be given

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