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Long term effects for adults that had phototherapy as a newborn? im always cold. i had phototherapy as a newborn in the 1970s.
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Not related...: If you are referring to phototherapy for a neonatal jaundice (elevated bilirubin), this would not cause the symptom you describe. Have you seen a health care provider for this? Have you had your thyroid function checked (simple blood test)?
Answered 5/17/2014
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