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Regarding jaundice in new born
My twins boys delivered on 30 dec 2023 he kept in icu since birth his weight is 3.1 and 3.2 kg respectively after 4 days doctor told me he might have jaundice.is it necessary to be in icu in jaundice..
Bilrubin is 12 mg/dl
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Treatment depends on gestation, hours of life , blood group.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Watch for jaundice
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Dr. Prerana Singh
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rourkela
12 mg/dl is not in the range for phototherapy for a 3.1 kg baby...this jaundice is not significant
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings it depend on the gestation age ,blood group of the baby
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