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My newborn baby is 3 days old his bilirubin level came 12.6 and doctors saying mild jaundice and needs antibiotics and phototherapy. They are not discharging from hospital and extending stay 2 days. Is it really needed ? Can we leave hospital and take treatment at home. Thanks

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Hi! I understand your concern in tough times. Please Keep trust in your doctor, if baby requires phototherapy that can’t be given at home. Not alone the TSB value it depends on If baby is Preterm/term ...  Read More

Hi doctor my baby is 36day old and she has jaundice I am breastfeeding her. I was taking 25 mg thyroid tablet during my pregnancy. My doctor said its not a serious one but I want to know how much maximum time it will take for jaundice in newborn to completely cure. Thank you

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As such shouldn't be there Below 5 or 2 it is normal Can check thyroid levels of the baby Can be breastfeeding or breastmilk jaundice ...  Read More

My newborn niece of 11 days has 14.1 bilirubin. Is this serious, should we keep him in nicu? Please assist.

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Not as such But needs test for the reason And follow up after 2 days ...  Read More

Hi Doc, What are the normal levels of bilirubin in a newborn? My baby is currently 9 days old and has a level of 13 when it comes to bilirubin. The doctor suggested feeding her well so that the jaundice will pass in urine and stools. We have a blood test again in a week's time so wanted to check what is the safe level of bilirubin in newborns.

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Below 10 Below 15 can wait and watch ...  Read More

My baby is suffering from jaundice...she is now 4 days old...what should be the treatment at home...?

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Consult nearby pediatricians ...  Read More

What are some advice you can give to understand if a new born baby is getting jaundice ? However , we have done TSB test and result is within biological range and baby is doing fine. We are monitoring newborn baby for any symptoms but not sure what to monitor ? Can you give some advice what to monitor?

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You can monitor if the baby yellowish colur is deepening, or it is alsi involving palms and soles, baby getting lethargic, and not feeding well, having abnormal movement. ...  Read More

My baby is one month old and has jaundice. Earlier jaundice was 10.62 total bilirubin now it has been increased done LFT and cbc test and reports are attached kindly suggest

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It is important to consult a Neonatologist locally. A rising trend has been noted in the serum bilirubin levels but a physical evaluation is warranted to look for either signs of kernicterus or for ot ...  Read More

We have a baby 4 days old, she is having Jaundice yesterday it was 10 but today it was 17. Is this a serious problem, please advise.

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Needs hospitalisation and light therapy for jaundice ...  Read More

My baby is 3 days old diagnosed with jaundice bilirubin 15...he is now in nicu ..how long will it take to become normal

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Greetings it takes 24-48 hrs to reduce ...  Read More

Hi before 25 days back I blessed with a boy baby and he having jaundice we went under phototherapy but he is still having jaundice the bilirubin level is 15 and he is A negative blood type and my blood group is also A negative is there any problem please suggest me

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. Do not worry. Many babies get this jaundice and it will subside over 2 weeks time. ...  Read More

I want to know the reason why I keep getting Jaundice. First time I was diagnosed with jaundice when I was 10 years old, second time when I was 21, and now when I am 25 years of age, I again got diagnosed with Jaundice. I don't even eat from outside, most of my meals are home cooked.

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult ...  Read More

My daughter suffering of Jaundice since 2week, Medicine taking but she has fever continuously around 100F. + Any suggestions

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Kindly consult pediatrician ...  Read More

I am having jaundice symptoms. Who should I consult for it ? Gastroenterologist or hepatologist ? Pls tell me

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Gastroenterologist ...  Read More

Hii,my newborn baby had bilirubin level about 13and my pediatrician suggested nothing to worry after one day means 5 th day again done test 13.3 now my doctor saying phototherapy needed or else it effect brain and liver now what should I do now?

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Greetings it's normal below photozone ...  Read More

What is the effect on the brain of a newborn when we swing them - is it beneficial or not ... ......

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Why do we need to first of all ? ...  Read More

Is The jaundice seen in newborn( yellowish skin and eyes ) is due to because mother didn't get sufficient sunlight in pregnancy ? Is it true.?...should we expose to mild sunlight in pregnancy ???

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Connect please ...  Read More

My baby is 2 months 25 days old and baby has breast milk jaundice. Now only eye ball corners looks yellow. Does baby still has jaundice when it will go

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Check his serum bilirubin levels to confirm presence or absence of jaundice ...  Read More

My child is 1.5 month old and jaundice is still there and it's not going. Did all the test including THs, cbc, lft and bilirubin test every thing is normal. Total bilirubin was 11.13 on 18 August and direct was 0.44 and Indirect was 10.69. Still it's been almost 1.5 months jaundice is still there still looks yellow. What to do tried to stop breastf

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Kindly consult paediatrician nearby. ...  Read More

Kindly help me or suggest what should I do, my baby is 26 days old and suffering fromJaundice. Yesterday we checked jaundice and total bilirubin is 10.62, direct is 0.74 and indirect is 9.88. Doctor ask us to do some blood test we did cbc and ggt test and ggt count is 179 and in cbc the haemoglobin is 11.1 and absolute neutrophils is 2979 and eosin

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Hello mam.. Need not to worry as the level is well below the interventional range and the majority is indirect components.. Just try to exclusive breastfeeding for your baby.. Nothing else to be don ...  Read More

My baby is 27 days old and has jaundice. We check tha jaundice it is 8 in forehead and 11 on chest. We have done blood test as well where total bilirubin is 10.62, direct is 0.74 and indirect is 9.88. In cbc test haemoglobin is 11.1 and absolute neutrophils are 2979 and eosinophils is 7.1. What should I do, please tell me are the reports normal???

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Hi For better assessment and management kindly do the teleconsultation with Paediatrician ...  Read More

My baby is 20 days old and has jaundice. On day 5 jaundice was 13 mg/dl on forehead and 16.5 on chest same day we did blood test as well and bilirubin total was 13.20, direct bilirubin was 1 mg/dl and indirect was 12.20 mg/dl. Baby born on 36 week and 2 days pregnancy with weight of 2.8 and discharge weight was 2.6 kg. On 17th day jaundice was 10 f

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It's normal. Just continue breastfeeding 2 hrly. No need to worry. ...  Read More

We exposed our newborn ( 0-1 month ) to midday sunlight weekly few days for a months ,initially for jaundice and later continued the same .Later someone told it might affect babies eyes.. currently worried about same...Any check we need to do?

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Every eye, has inbuilt mechanisms to protect them from uv light and sunlight. Nothing to worry, but it's better to cover the babies eyes and genitals, when exposing them to direct mid day sunlight. ...  Read More

Respected sir ,ma'am Pls tell that does this report shows jaundice or not ... Pls suggest are there any symptoms of jaundice

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Need few details Kindly consult ...  Read More

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 ...  Read More

I am suffering from jaundice with 2.2.i have itching on body. which foods should take? Jaundice cause weakness?

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Low fat diet ...  Read More

Hi sir/mam Can i take jaundice medicine with juice. And can i take bread slices Is that okay Please suggest me

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Hello dr my baby is 5 days old .on 3 rd day jaundice test done and level of billurubine is 16.3 dr advice for phototherapy . 2 days we give him photography and again blood test done but billurubine level is 15.8 .what have to done now. Is there serious heath condition.pls suggest further treatment.

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Blood group of baby and mother,thyroid function test,G6PD level. Discuss case with pediatrician. ...  Read More

Hi My baby is 6 days old. His skin test showed 15.4 Attaching blood test. Please let me know if it's a concern.

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If there are no risk factors, then this is well within range. The skin color will slowly fade. If child is not feeding well, color increasing, urine is yellow, and irritable, etc, then bring the chil ...  Read More

My daughter is one month old. She had jaundice when she was born. I can still see little yellowness in her eyes. How long does it take to recover. She was not given phototherapy as the doctor said it wasn't much. Does this affect weight gain or growth?

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I think if you still have doubt over your baby having jaundice, then you should get her investigated for Bilirubin levels in her blood. High bilirubin levels are not good for the baby as it can cause ...  Read More

My son was born on 21 March 2022.He has undergone phototherapy on March 26.Bilirubin value was 11 at time of discharge. On 12 April we have tested it again it was 9.94(Conj=1.13 & Uncon=8.81). Today's also as pediatrician told value must be around 7-8. He is 33 days old now. Is it normal and it ll reduce with time or is it something to worry. What

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There is nothing to worry. Bilirubin level is normal. Please continue breastfeeding. For any concern, please take an online appointment with me. Take care! ...  Read More

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