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Physiological jaundice
Doctor Subhadipa Das , Physiological jaundice go away by two weeks in term baby . and by three weeks in preterm baby . So this two weeks or three weeks in which the jaundice go away Does it mean when term baby is 2 weeks old and preterm baby 3 weeks old at this age go away ? Or does it mean when jaundice occur after that it will go away by two weeks in term baby and will go away by 3 weeks in preterm baby ?
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Physiological jaundice become normal in 1-2 wks of age
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What is the bilirubin levels. Please opt for video consultation.
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Any jaundice persisting beyond 2 to 3 weeks should be tested.
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