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Jaundice in 2 weeks
My 2 week baby has jaundice with total bilirubin level 11.1 mg/dl.this value came by half an hour sun rays administration everyday. 1 week earlier it was 11.3mg/ dl. Mother baby blood group same A positive. What should I do to lessen it. Should I be worried?
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Hi, no need to worry....jaundice in newborn baby may last for 3 to 4 wks...good sign is billirubin is not increasing...if durect billirubin is not too high then dont worry...
Monitor weight...
Thyroid test if billirubin remain persistently high wait for it for 1week...
Next Steps
watch for yellow colour stool....
wait n watch if baby is gaining weight and no other issues..
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consult online if you have any doubts..😊
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
11.1 mg/dL of S. Bili is normal for the baby. Do not worry. Feed the baby 2 hrly and see to that baby is gaining weight adequately and passing urine more than 6-10 times/day
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Get a thyroid test for the baby if not done at birth.
Health Tips
Nothing to worry. Relax
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Dr. Sandeep K Sukumaran
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Kannur
Neonates have high bilirubin compared to adult values..total bilirubin level of 11.1mg/dl at 2weeks is normal for the age.. Bilirubin level gradually decreases to adult level over 1-2 month age.It gets reduced by getting excreted through urine and stools..With adequate feeding it will reduce
Next Steps
continue exclusive breastfeeding 2hourly till 2-3months age
Health Tips
*if thyroid function test is not done please do that
*also needs to know whether it is unconjugated hyperbilirubenemia or conjugated bilirubinemia for that total bilirubin as well as conjugated bilirubin levels need to be known
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