Dr Mahesh sir,will you please explain about the brain damage bilirubin level in preterm and low birth weight baby

2 Answers

Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children3 years ago

A. if the serum bill coupon is more than 25 it will be going through the blood-brain barrier damaging the brain we will have convulsions brain damage better to take proper treatment before that

Manali K MehtaMom of a 9 yr 3 m old boy3 years ago

A. Hi parents I suggest you please consult with your pediatrician about this matter because physical examination of child is important for proper diagnosis and treatment please maintain hygiene properly with Babyhug multipurpose cleaner

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Father of a 2 m old boy

Q. #AskTheExpert hlo..sir my baby was born in 36 weeks...he has jaundice by birth but we knew it after 20 days and we took him to the dr. the dr. checked his bilirubin level qnd it was 14...he said no need to worry gave us some medicine...after 10 days his bilirubin level was 7.2.. my concern it that he is 2 months old now but i can see some yellowish around his nose and eyebrows...otherwise he doesn't have yellonesh anywhere...he is feeding well peeing well responding well...should i worry about his bilirubin level? The dr. also stated that when he'll reach 3 months he'll be normal.....but i am concerned that 7.2 bilirubin can damage brain or anything serious...pls reply sir