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Serum billerubin count high
My baby is 11 days old and her billerubin count has come at 14.8
Is it a sign of concern? Upto how much ahould it be considered normal and not risky. Pls advise
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Depends on your and baby's blood group,mode of delivery, gestation of baby, other risk factors like feeding,infection ,hypothyroid etc
14 is significant level pls consult a pediatrician for phototherapy
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Depend on risk factors need to phototherapy
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visit to Pediatrician
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello ! Bilirubin level till 10 mg is considered as normal till 1 mnth of age
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Dr. Mili S. Joshi
Pediatrician
27 yrs exp
Mumbai
What is the weight of the baby?
Also, the child might require phototherapy
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