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Newborn diagnosed with jaundice

2018-12-05 12:49:29
My neice is 5 days old and diagnosed with jaundice.the bilirubin level is 15.27.she is under treatment and when diagnosed its 14.7 and today is 15.27 .its i creased .what l do? Concern another docter or treatment should be continue with same doctor.
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Normally bilirubin level goes up till 7th or 8th day of life... After that it starts decreasing... So don't worry... In a day or two, she will be alright. And 15.27 is not much high on 5th day of life. Be with your Pediatrician and trust him/her.

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