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Jaundice - Bilirubin level

2025-01-05 05:04:38
Baby born on 31-12-2024 morning 4.50AM Taken Bilirubin test on 02-01-2025 and the total Bilirubin level is 17.0 mg doctor advised for photo therapy 02-01-2025 - Total Bilirubin level is 17.0 mg/dl 03-01-2025 - Total Bilirubin level is 13.5 mg/dl 04-01-2025 - Total Bilirubin level is 14.5mg/dl 05-01-2025 - Total Bilirubin level is 15.5 mg/dl Is there anything critical ? Even though keeping almost a full day in phototherapy levels is not reducing.
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As total bilirubin is 17 on day 3 of life..Need other reports like direct and Indirect values, other lft values and clinical examination needed
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consult neonatalogist
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look for vomitings, abdominal distension and activity, stool Color

Answered2025-01-07 18:04:24

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15.5 on day 5 is normal given the baby is term and has no risk factors. Phototherapy is not required.

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Need to phototherapy

Answered2025-01-06 03:21:45

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Wait n watch .

Answered2025-01-05 12:28:15

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We have to rule out the other causes of jaudice
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kindly consult once for discussion

Answered2025-01-05 12:05:00

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Mostly pathological Can consider other test: DCT, TSH, G6PD

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For 5 days baby  TSB - 15.5 is not in range phototherapy

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Not an issue day 5 with levels of 15 is normal ✌️ and with these values on day 5 you can stop phototherapy
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repeat value on day 6 and if normal get discharged

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