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Jaundice in 2 weeks

2020-10-01 20:09:50
My 2 week baby has jaundice with total bilirubin level 11.1 mg/dl.this value came by half an hour sun rays administration everyday. 1 week earlier it was 11.3mg/ dl. Mother baby blood group same A positive. What should I do to lessen it. Should I be worried?
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Hi, no need to worry....jaundice in newborn baby may last for 3 to 4 wks...good sign is billirubin is not increasing...if durect billirubin is not too high then dont worry... Monitor weight... Thyroid test if billirubin remain persistently high wait for it for 1week...
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watch for yellow colour stool.... wait n watch if baby is gaining weight and no other issues..
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consult online if you have any doubts..😊

Answered2020-10-02 03:33:41

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11.1 mg/dL of S. Bili is normal for the baby. Do not worry. Feed the baby 2 hrly and see to that baby is gaining weight adequately and passing urine more than 6-10 times/day
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Get a thyroid test for the baby if not done at birth.
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Nothing to worry. Relax

Answered2020-10-02 01:21:23

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Neonates have high bilirubin compared to adult values..total bilirubin level of 11.1mg/dl at 2weeks is normal for the age.. Bilirubin level gradually decreases to adult level over 1-2 month age.It gets reduced by getting excreted through urine and stools..With adequate feeding it will reduce
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continue exclusive breastfeeding 2hourly till 2-3months age
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*if  thyroid function test is not done please do that *also needs to know whether it is unconjugated hyperbilirubenemia or conjugated bilirubinemia for that total bilirubin as well as conjugated bilirubin levels need to be known

Answered2020-10-01 20:49:53

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