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16 Days old baby with
Need an opinion on 16 days baby jaundice level and treatment:
Bilirubin Total Hmg/ L0 - 13.76
Bilirubin Conjugated Hmg/dL - 0.81
Bilirubin Unconjugated - 12.95
The following count is for 16 days old baby. Consulting pediatrician has asked to followup after 2 weeks and has not prescribed any medicine. Need second level of advice.
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There are few more reasons of prolonged jaundice.
1. See the weight gain - is it adequate?
2. Breast milk some times contribute to prolonged jaundice.
3. Check the serum TSH.
4. Look for evidence of hemolysis, if it is occuring
5. Hope, trisomy is ruled out.
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Follow up with your pediatrician with above issues.
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Dr. SK KJM Alisha
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6 yrs exp
Lucknow
There are many causes of prolonged jaundice. Currently this level wont fall under zone of phototherapy. But you need to followup if it doesnt cone down in 2 weeks you need to get few tests done
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