My niece is 1 month old. Since birth she has been admitted 4 times for blood transfusion. Initially her bilirubin was high around 17. Now everytime her HB comes around 5.5. Can u pls suggest.

2 Answers

ExpertDr Priyanka KalraObstetrician and Gynaecologist2 years ago

A. get her full liver check up. you have to do a few more tests and a scan after a local doctor advice for proper treatmentIn such cases you can talk to a doctor and get some blood tests done to reach to a conclusion

Author of questionGuardian of 6 children2 years ago

A. Mam can u suggest some test...we have already done LFT which was normal

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