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High Bilirubin levels 3 weeks after birth
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High Bilirubin levels 3 weeks after birth
by Denis__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Dennis on October 04, 1998 at 20:40:52:
Our son was born suffering from placental axphia. Most of the ensuing issues cleared up after 2 weeks however his direct bilirubin levels remained high. His ast count reached 299 and is presently dropping. His ggt and ammonia levels were also elevated. An ultrasound was perforemd on the liver and a small stone, 5mm by 7mm was found. A high resolution dye scan was performed which showed the liver functions as normal. We are waiting the results of a liver biopsy. He also has a bladder infection which is being treated with antibiotics. His high bilirubin levels do not translate into a visual yellowing of the skin except in the face and eyes.
Other than the stone what could be causing these levels to be elevated and could this result in a consistent inability to take in formula? We have been tubing the balance of his feeds as he will only take between 20-40 ml's on a consitent basis. He is now 4 weeks old and being treated at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
Our son was born suffering from placental axphia. Most of the ensuing issues cleared up after 2 weeks however his direct bilirubin levels remained high. His ast count reached 299 and is presently dropping. His ggt and ammonia levels were also elevated. An ultrasound was perforemd on the liver and a small stone, 5mm by 7mm was found. A high resolution dye scan was performed which showed the liver functions as normal. We are waiting the results of a liver biopsy. He also has a bladder infection which is being treated with antibiotics. His high bilirubin levels do not translate into a visual yellowing of the skin except in the face and eyes.
Other than the stone what could be causing these levels to be elevated and could this result in a consistent inability to take in formula? We have been tubing the balance of his feeds as he will only take between 20-40 ml's on a consitent basis. He is now 4 weeks old and being treated at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
