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Jaundice in my baby health
Dear Sir/Mem, After blood test report, 14.1gm/dl Jaundice find in my baby's health. My Baby age 1 month. In this situation is this Photo therapy necessary for my baby? is it harmful for her body?
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Need more history as indirect or direct bilirubin is increased as treatment us different for both. Needs treatment, can be harmful to baby.
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Dr. Bhavya K B
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Hassan
Kind of bilirubin direct or indirect and cause for prolonged jaundice we should know
Treatment depends after detail evaluation
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Need physical examination
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Phototherapy is treatment for high indirect bilirubin levels
Not harmful
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
More detailed history required.
14 at 1 month doesn’t require phototherapy.
What is baby’s and mother’s blood group?
Have you done thyroid test for the Baby?
Is the baby gaining weight?
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Consult online
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