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How To Treat Jaundice In 1 Month Old?

Hi Doctor, I'm Aike (22) from Indonesia. I have 3 questions related to the condition of my baby niece (1 month 17 days).
1. Is it normal for a baby to be yellow (Jaudince) for more than 1 month? I read on article yesterday that having Jaudince for more than 14 days can harm the baby. My niece is still in yellow condition.
2. Is it recommended for baby to drink cooked water?
3. Is it normal for a baby to have an excrement for about 10 times/ day?
Thanks for the responses
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns, answers to your queries are,

1. No , it is not normal for 1.5 month baby to have jaundice . What is total serum bilirubin, direct and indirect component , other liver function tests, colour of stool, other tests like G6PD, Thyroid profil ? If every other thing is normal sometimes Breast Milk Jaundice can persist for longer duration of up to 2 months but it is not common , it is very uncommon and also assumed diagnosis if every other thing is normal .

2.No , it is not recommended for baby to drink cooked water.( breast feeding only)

3.Baby can have stool about 10 times per day, provided baby is active , gaining proper weight , passing urine every 4- 6 hourly , on the other hand baby can pass stool in 2- 3 days , it is normal if not hard .

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing your baby good health.


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How To Treat Jaundice In 1 Month Old?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns, answers to your queries are, 1. No , it is not normal for 1.5 month baby to have jaundice . What is total serum bilirubin, direct and indirect component , other liver function tests, colour of stool, other tests like G6PD, Thyroid profil ? If every other thing is normal sometimes Breast Milk Jaundice can persist for longer duration of up to 2 months but it is not common , it is very uncommon and also assumed diagnosis if every other thing is normal . 2.No , it is not recommended for baby to drink cooked water.( breast feeding only) 3.Baby can have stool about 10 times per day, provided baby is active , gaining proper weight , passing urine every 4- 6 hourly , on the other hand baby can pass stool in 2- 3 days , it is normal if not hard . Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing your baby good health. •     DISCLAIMER: - All the information provided here is for information purpose only , it is not a substitute for the advice of a physician after physical examination , it is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor. This information in no way establishes a doctor-patient relationship. Before acting anything based on this information do consult your doctor. I recommend that online users seek the advice of a physician who can perform an in-person physical examination