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6 days old having Jaundice
My son is 6 days old and today I did a blood test and in that the total bilirubin is 15.8 mg/dl, direct bilirubin is 0.30 mg/dl and indirect bilirubin is 15.50 mg/dl. Does it require a phototherapy or is it normal and will decrease with feeding.
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6 days it's normal only...check after 2 days .warning signs seizure and jaundice involved palms and soles needed treatment
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
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Above 15, should take treatment
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