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Jaundice (new born)
Hi doctor, I have 5 days old baby girl. Weighs 2.75kg. Total bilirubin - 13.4 mg/dl Direct bilirubin - 1.3mg/dl Indirect bilirubin- 12.1mg/dl Is it serious or normal? Please suggest what to do?
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Hello Your baby's jaundice level is in intermediate risk zone as of now It mite increases if there is blood group incompatibility/ weight loss   /other issue If the baby is appearing more yellow get the jaundice level checked again
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