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Mild Jaundice with no sunlight in region
For a 4th day born baby, if he gets mild jaundice on 4th day and no sunlight in my region, what should be done.
Mother blood grp is B +, son blodd grp is O +.
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Have u got test for jaundice done & how do u know it's mild jaundice??
Sunlight has no role in decreasing jaundice.
Watch for baby activity & increasing jaundice & have online consultation for better guidance.
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Sunlight doesn't cure jaundice
Only cure is photo therapy is it's more than 15 by day 4
Otherwise if its less than that, give baby exclusive breastfeeding
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Sun therapy helps in controlling the jaundice to some extent if it is mild.
As Sunlight is not possible, we have to observe the child.
You can keep a watch on the yellowness of the skin. If it is upto stomach then need to get a test done. If upto thigh or palms or soles then need to get admitted.
Hydration is equally important ie breast feeding should be done in every 2 hours as dehydration can further increase the jaundice.
Blood group of mother and child is not an issue.
Danger signs: not taking feeds, irritable or lethargic, jaundice upto palm and soles
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Dr. Nitin Lingayat
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Pune
Please check Serum bilirubin
Weight of child?
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