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New born jaundice
Hello dr my baby was born 4 days ago nd her eyes were yellow on 3rd day we took her to the hospital her jaundice is 15.65. Dr has advised her to get her admitted for light treatment. Kindly suggest what should we do?
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Baby needs admission in NICU for management
Investigation required CBC CRP PCV PBS REPEAT S.BILIRUBIN TOTAL &direct
Ensure feeding
Plan for phototherapy after evaluation
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Kindly admit the baby
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Yes , it's necessary that your baby receives phototherapy. Admit the baby
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Need to admit in nicu
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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7 yrs exp
Pune
Better to admit for phototherapy
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Need to admit today
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