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New born jaundice
My son is 12 days old weight 2.9 kg and he is suffering with Jaundice, bilirubin levels were 12.7. On 6th day levels were 16 and 48 hours phototherapy was done. Again when we checked on 10th day it was 12.9 and 11th day it was 12.7. Doctor suggested to wait for 48 hours and asked to increase the feeding. Are there any liver disorders like biliary atresia suspected, since the levels are not going significantly even after 12 days. Can you please suggest
We have to know the direct bilirubin level to comment about this.also any white colored stools or high coloured urine.
Most important jaundice in term babies may even take 3weeks to come down.if not coming down after that u have to go for further investigations to know the cause for prolonged jaundice.so wait and watch.
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