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Bilirubin level high in new born baby
Dear doctor,
My new born baby is 15 days old and on 3 day his billirubin increases at 14.6 then doctor suggested to admit him atleast 48 hours ..after phototherapy his billirubin level decreases at 7.5 but on 15 th day when we visited to doctor he again told us to do test
Tsh, coomb test, thyroid, haemogram, blood group. and all test reports comes normal but billirubin level again increases at 10.3...
I m very tensed now please suggest what to do ..is it dangerous sign ??? Pls help me
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No need to worry , 10.3 at tat age bilirubin is below phototherapy range, no need admission , it will settle in 2-3 weeks.
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It’s quiet normal for bilirubin levels to rebound after phototherapy has stopped. So don’t worry. Might take upto 3-4 weeks for the levels to fall below 5.
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Dont worry about the bilurubin value now at 15 days
No need for any admission again
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
10.5 is normal for this age. Bilirubin will settle down by 2-3 weeks.
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