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Jaundice in newborn baby
My baby is born in 36 w 3 d, 2 days after birth her jaundice value was 13.7 which was reduced to 8 after phototherapy of one day and she was discharged.
But after 2 days again i am seeing yellowness in her eyes and body.
We started keeping her under morning sunlight from today, will she recover or we need to again give her phototherapy?
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I think she will recover.
If possible do consult your pediatricisn and if needed you may repeat the test
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Dr. Manaklal R Chopda
Pediatrician
45 yrs exp
Nashik
Repeat bilirubin and TSH.....TEST,IF FEEDING AND STOOL AND URINE COLOUR NORMAL NEEDS OBSERVATION ONLY.......Sunbath is good for baby,but for jaundice phototherapy is ideal if bilirubin rising and more than 12.....
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Dr. Aditi Birje
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
Pls repeat sr bilirubin if there is increased icterus.
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Dr. Richa Rashmi
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Mumbai
The eyes stay yellow for a longer time.
Dnt worry
U can repeat the test if u think necessary
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Dr. Rohan Grotra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Delhi
Jaundice is normal in newborn babies.
It usually takes 5-7 days to completely recover
As the 2nd report shows a falling level. Not to worry
If still in doubt or if you feel jaundice is increasing. Get a repeat test done tomorrow
Feed enough milk for jaindice to pass out through stools and urine
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