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Hello doctor my baby is 5 days old, her Bilibirum level is 20 mm doctor has put her under phototherapy how long it will take to come under normal range.
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Doctor will repeat her bilirubin level. Once it comes to below 10 she will not require phototherapy. Continue breastfeeding her as often as possible as it helps in reducing jaundice.
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Generally will take 2-3 days
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