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Jaundice - Bilirubin level
Baby born on 31-12-2024 morning 4.50AM
Taken Bilirubin test on 02-01-2025 and the total Bilirubin level is 17.0 mg doctor advised for photo therapy
02-01-2025 - Total Bilirubin level is 17.0 mg/dl
03-01-2025 - Total Bilirubin level is 13.5 mg/dl
04-01-2025 - Total Bilirubin level is 14.5mg/dl
05-01-2025 - Total Bilirubin level is 15.5 mg/dl
Is there anything critical ? Even though keeping almost a full day in phototherapy levels is not reducing.
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As total bilirubin is 17 on day 3 of life..Need other reports like direct and Indirect values, other lft values and clinical examination needed
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consult neonatalogist
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look for vomitings, abdominal distension and activity, stool Color
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
15.5 on day 5 is normal given the baby is term and has no risk factors.
Phototherapy is not required.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Need to phototherapy
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Wait n watch .
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
We have to rule out the other causes of jaudice
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kindly consult once for discussion
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Mostly pathological
Can consider other test: DCT, TSH, G6PD
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
For 5 days baby TSB - 15.5 is not in range phototherapy
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Dr. Aneesh Myneni
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vizianagaram
Not an issue day 5 with levels of 15 is normal ✌️ and with these values on day 5 you can stop phototherapy
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repeat value on day 6 and if normal get discharged
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