My baby is a 7 day old girl. Her bilirubin level as per the test report is 10.80 mg/dL. Is any medication required, or is sunlight exposure enough?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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This is slightly raised. Usually, sunlight exposure is adequate. Monitor levels every 24 to 48 hours. Please take a repeat Serum Bilirubin to ensure it does not rise. Take the repeat test to ensure safety.

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