How long it takes for the bilirubin values to come normal?
Patient: sir. 5 days back my wife gave birth to male baby, at that time his wieght is 2.8 kg. after two days he got symptoms of hypoglymcemia as mother didnt get enough milk to feed him. very next minut he got admitted to NICU. when doctor checked him and did bilirubin check , jaundice is confirmed as his bilirubin lele is 17.6. since two days he has kept for light therapy. hpw long he should be in NICU and when his bilirubin ccomes down to normal level? plz help me sir Doctor: good question,normally because of immaturity of liver enzymes,hyperbilirubinemia is commonly by 3-4th day usually subsides on its own by 7-8 day of birth.2.8kg baby having bilirubin 17.6mg is almost normal ,only it is dangerous if it is increasing more thna 5mgs /day,then only phototherapy is advised,otherwise now a days we pediatrician have habit and also parents feel safe to baby under that blue light.please donot give phototherapy unneccesary