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Guardian of a 9 m old girl9 months ago

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on the day of 13 her bilirubin level is 12.3. Is it requires photo therapy

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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl9 months ago

A. So yes you can put your child into phototherapy your doctors advising you know otherwise it’s a normal thing it should be faded on its own over the period with vitamin supplement and showing your child to the sun but further what is meant to be done your doctor can only give you a correct advice

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