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Jaundice for my baby
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My 17 day old baby have 19 mg bilirubin level jaundice is that dangerous ?? Or can I treat that at my home only ??
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It's Hyperbilirubunemia. Consult a pediatrician.
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G6PD deficiency and ABO Rh incompatibility needs to be ruled out.
Baby requires phototherapy.
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Levels are at dangerous level so send reports
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Ma'am 2 types of jaundice.. conjucated and not conjucated.. jaundice .. please send report.
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