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The newborn baby is having jaundice
The Newborn baby is 9 days old and he is suffering from jaundice.
His eye became yellow and after pressing the skin, it feels yellow. I have consulted a local doctor and he suggest us fot TSB Test. In the test result the bilirubin level is 17.8 mg/dL.
I want to know whether bilirubin level is above critical level.
Also suggest what should i do now because in my city medical facility is not too good.
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Dr. Sreedhar RS
Pediatrician
21 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi ...other tests also need to be done to know why the baby has jaundice ... usually above 15 , will need photo therapy...i e baby is kept under blue tube lights in the hospital for a day and then again bilirubin level checked ...
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