Baby' jaundice

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Baby' jaundice

Asked for Male, 29 Years

My daughter is 17 days old. On 3rd day doctor checked bilurubin and it was of 10. Doctor discharged her. Again on 5 days bilurubin was 15.98. Doctor admitted her and given phototherapy for 3 days. Post 3 days it was 9 and they discharged her. When she was at the age of 16 days, bilurubin increased to 14.98. I want to know the possible reasons and please suggest the best doctor to consult with.

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Dr. Sreedhar RS Pediatrician 24 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sreedhar RS

Pediatrician 24 yrs exp Chennai

Hi. What is the direct bilirubin level? How is the baby's stool? What is your blood group and baby's blood group? How is baby activity? Feeding type? Weight gain? These are some of the answers I need to know before answering your query... There are lots of causes of prolonged jaundice in newborn including blood group incompatibility, inadequate milk intake, infections etc

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