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Physiological jaundice still 3 weeks
Hi my baby is 21 days old, I did a blanch test, I can still see jaundice in my baby, there is little bit in her eyes I just want to know how long will it last? Her jaundice test was done on 5th day which was 11,so doctor said no need of phototherapy but now it's been 21 days, I can see jaundice in blanch skin test what should be done? Her birth weight was 3.7kgs now she is 3.9kgs, born at 37weeks of pregnancy
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Mild jaundice can persist up to 2–3 weeks in many breastfed babies and weight gain here is reassuring.
However, since jaundice is still visible at 21 days, it is better to repeat bilirubin testing (including direct/conjugated bilirubin) once and get examined by your pediatrician.
Please seek earlier review if:
• baby is feeding poorly
• excessive sleepiness
• fever
• pale/white stools
• dark urine
• poor weight gain
• increasing yellowness.
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Till 1-1 1/2 month of age eyes will be little bit yellow and skin colour will be mild yellowish.. nothing to worry about that..but if you have any doubt get TSB and Thyroid profile done..observe stool colour and urine colour..physical examination is needed..go and consult nearby Pediatrician
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
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9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You have done blanch test and skin appears yellow it doesn't mean that your kid has jaundice. Only blood report is accurate do TSB
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