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What Causes High Bilirubin Levels In A New Born Baby?
Question: I have new born baby 15 days old having biliru
bin levels of 13 kindly advice as what need to be done as my local doctor had seen him 2 days back and says it will gradually reduce in months time and nothing to worry only advice to put him under morning rising sun for an hour and also give him bath regularly.
bin levels of 13 kindly advice as what need to be done as my local doctor had seen him 2 days back and says it will gradually reduce in months time and nothing to worry only advice to put him under morning rising sun for an hour and also give him bath regularly.
Brief Answer:
Likely to be Physiological Jaundice
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
It is most likely to be Physiological Jaundice of newborn.
It would be very helpful if you could provide me following additional information for me to be able to assist you further
1. What was the birth weight?
2. Wat was mode of delivery? Fullterm? Normal/Vaginal delivery?
3. When was the jaundice first noticed?
4. !3 is Total Bilirubin level, what is Indirect and Direct Bilirubin level?
5. Is baby on exclusive breastfeeding?
Awaiting your response
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCh
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Likely to be Physiological Jaundice
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
It is most likely to be Physiological Jaundice of newborn.
It would be very helpful if you could provide me following additional information for me to be able to assist you further
1. What was the birth weight?
2. Wat was mode of delivery? Fullterm? Normal/Vaginal delivery?
3. When was the jaundice first noticed?
4. !3 is Total Bilirubin level, what is Indirect and Direct Bilirubin level?
5. Is baby on exclusive breastfeeding?
Awaiting your response
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCh
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
1.2.800 kg 2. 20 days before edd and by operation
Brief Answer:
It is Physiological Jaundice
Detailed Answer:
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
It would have been more helpful if you could have replied to all queries. Total Bilirubin level of 13 is not too high for a baby with weight of 2.8 Kg. It will resolve on its own, there might be some benefit on exposure to early morning sunlight.
I would suggest you the following
1. Continue Exclusive breast feeding
2. Sunlight exposure
3. Watch for deeming of jaundice: Bilirubin level of 13 will only cause yellow discolouration till chest, if the discolouration progresses below it , it denotes increasing jaundice.
I hope the feeds are adequate, baby is sleeping well and urine output is adequate.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak
It is Physiological Jaundice
Detailed Answer:
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
It would have been more helpful if you could have replied to all queries. Total Bilirubin level of 13 is not too high for a baby with weight of 2.8 Kg. It will resolve on its own, there might be some benefit on exposure to early morning sunlight.
I would suggest you the following
1. Continue Exclusive breast feeding
2. Sunlight exposure
3. Watch for deeming of jaundice: Bilirubin level of 13 will only cause yellow discolouration till chest, if the discolouration progresses below it , it denotes increasing jaundice.
I hope the feeds are adequate, baby is sleeping well and urine output is adequate.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
pls refer to sheet as it has bilirubin reports and it was first didected on second day of birth and baby is on dedicated mother feed
Brief Answer:
It is exaggerated Physiological Jaundice
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Thanks for the info.
From the chart it is predominantly Indirect component of bilirubin which is raised : It is seen in Physiological jaundice. It may be a bit exaggerated in babies born before due date(Expected date of delivery).Even Though there has been progressive rise in Bilirubin level , do not worry it should settle down.
I would suggest you to repeat a test tomorrow , it will be reassuring to see it decrease.
Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak
It is exaggerated Physiological Jaundice
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Thanks for the info.
From the chart it is predominantly Indirect component of bilirubin which is raised : It is seen in Physiological jaundice. It may be a bit exaggerated in babies born before due date(Expected date of delivery).Even Though there has been progressive rise in Bilirubin level , do not worry it should settle down.
I would suggest you to repeat a test tomorrow , it will be reassuring to see it decrease.
Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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