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Infant. Mildly Elevated ALT Of 82, Elevated Bilirubin Of 15.9. Breastfed, Other Activities Normal. Guide
I have a 1 month old caucasian female with persistent elevated total bilirubin level, the latest being 15.9 and conjugated 0.5. She is exclusively breast fed, feeding well, gaining adequate weight also. Further tests were done and came back normal except a mildly elevated ALT of 82. Blood counts are within normal limits. Could this be breast milk jaundice and how should this infant be managed?
Tue, 7 May 2013
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thanks for your query at HCM
this much ALT is normal for this age group
this is breast feeding juandice,
kindly make sure that your baby is getting enough feed , feed from both breast
take plenty of juices,
increase frequency and duration of breast feeding, baby will be fine
i will be available for your help
wishing you a speedy recovery
take care
regards
Dr. Imran Hussain
thanks for your query at HCM
this much ALT is normal for this age group
this is breast feeding juandice,
kindly make sure that your baby is getting enough feed , feed from both breast
take plenty of juices,
increase frequency and duration of breast feeding, baby will be fine
i will be available for your help
wishing you a speedy recovery
take care
regards
Dr. Imran Hussain
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