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Hi, my daughter is 3 days old and her bilirubin is 21.5... now she is in under phototherapy..what other things we need to do for quick recovery? 21.5 level is it very serious? what are the causes?
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Phototherapy: is the oldest, safest, and still the most reliable therapy for your daughter's condition....follow her Pediatric Team's suggestions and try to stay calm...(even newborns can "feel" the nervousness of their parents! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 11/27/2017
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