Prolonged jaundice for preterm baby

2024-06-13 00:35:08
My 22 days old granddaughter was born as a preterm at 33 weeks has prolonged jaundice , bilirubin level reduces after phototherapy and again raises after three or four days this happens three times Now for the fourth time again bilirubin level raised Her birth weight is 1.7kg and now she is 2.1kg.She is gaining weight, we were able to give 10 feeds per day , urinates 8 times a day and stool is green in colour Need suggestions
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Need detailed evaluation What is the billirubin value Any fever dehydration weight loss
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Consult physically to Paediatrician

Answered2024-06-13 06:05:07

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Jaundice recedes more slowly in preterm babies because of immaturity of organs handling bilirubin. They also need phototherapy at lower levels
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Weight gain is good. Feeding 2hrly, ensuring hydration, good stool output and preventing infections can hasten recovery

Answered2024-06-13 05:11:10

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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2024-06-13 06:14:08

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Prolonged jaundice need proper evaluation. Kindly consult with pediatrician near you

Answered2024-06-13 01:32:04

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As baby born at 33weeks premature baby may have chance to recurrent jaundice till the baby reaches 38weeks (term). Mean while just check is there blood incompatability present and also check thyroid function test also

Answered2024-06-13 01:14:10

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