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Can Cardinal drops help in reducing bilirubin levels in newborn?
Query: Hello doctor, My granddaughter birth weight was 5.73 lbs when she born, currently weighing 6.61 lbs with persistent jaundice. Her total bilirubin is 3.47 and direct is 3.19. She is breastfeeding along with formula as per pediatrician suggestion with couple of blood tests and ultrasound. The ultraso... Read Full »
Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Persistence of direct bilirubin at two months of age needs to be evaluated properly. Most importantly, what is the color of her stool? Is your doctor told you anything about the liver whether it is big or normal? There are so many causes, but most important and seriou... Read Full »
What do the bilirubin levels in my blood report indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, My blood report showed serum globulin 1.53 g/dL, A/G ratio 3.01, total bilirubin 1.84 mg/dL, direct bilirubin 0.38 mg/dL, and indirect bilirubin 1.46 mg/dL. Kindly review it. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Your blood reports are regular; you have not attached your liver function test, but as you mentioned, it seems you have slightly high bilirubin. This can be due to alcohol intake or indigestion. It will be fine, kindly an... Read Full »
Why does my newborn baby have high bilirubin?
Query: Hi doctor, Our newborn baby was found to have serum bilirubin 20 and direct 18 on the 4th day. Kindly suggest appropriate advice. If we are going for photo therapy, then which light is better? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. 1. Serum bilirubin of 20 is high for the baby. The value of 18 mg/dL should be indirect bilirubin, because indirect bilirubin is increased in most cases. If direct bilirubin is so much, then the treatment is different. 2. If it is in... Read Full »
I have my total bilirubin and direct bilirubin ranges high. Is it fine?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a total bilirubin level of 489 mg/dL and direct bilirubin of 219 mg/dL. Is it fine for my profession? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and your bilirubin level is high. You need to get your bilirubin level within the normal range. Sugar cane juice and apple juice can be taken more. Avoid heavy strenuous activities until your bilirubin level comes under control. Read Full »
How to know whether hepatitis B is acute or chronic?
Query: Hello doctor, My younger brother is 27 years old. He is diagnosed with hepatitis B. Hepatitis delta antibody is non-reactive and quantity of HBV DNA is 7000 IU/ml. We have done the following tests for him. 1. ALT (SGPT) =50. 2. Total bilirubin ( 1.90). 3. Direct bilirubin (0.41) is not nor... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like your brother has chronic hepatitis B, which is in inactive carrier state. I will like to see his USG (ultrasound) and platelet count. I do not think that there is anything serious in it, and he also does not need any treatment for it at the moment. As ... Read Full »