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Neonatal jaundice, High bilirubin
My brother's newborn is just 10 days old and she is having neonatal jaundice with high bilirubin count of 15.24. Is this alarming or is this normal with newborns?
What treatment do you recommend?
Do we need to hospitalize her?
How long it might take to come back to normal?
Please advise.
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Dr. Trupti Shetty
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Pune
the bilirubin level is definitely on the higher side.
whether to hospitalise or not depends on the baby's current weight, mother and baby's blood groups, whether this has occurred with an older sibling etc.
in case the levels require hospitalization the baby will require phototherapy and would be back home within 2-3 days
Next Steps
kindly consult a neonatologist/pediatrician for physical examination and further management.
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