What’s Causing the Indirect Bilirubin Level to Be High in Newborn Jaundice?

A newborn began showing jaundice on the third day, but it hadn’t faded by the 36th day. After examination, the total bilirubin level was found to be as high as 305.0umoI/L, with an indirect bilirubin level of 261.7. After hospital treatment, the bilirubin level decreased, but the skin still appeared jaundiced. Possible causes include viral hepatitis, hemolytic disease, congenital genetic metabolic diseases, and more. Further investigation is needed to determine the cause.
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What’s Causing the Pain in the Right Kidney Area?

The right kidney area often feels a dull ache, sometimes it feels like a hernia, breathing is painful, sleep quality at night is poor, cannot turn over, and the body has become much thinner. Many methods have been tried but the symptoms have not been relieved. What’s causing the sudden pain in the right kidney with no symptoms?
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What’s Causing the Rattling Sound in My Baby’s Throat?

A twin baby born via cesarean section at 37 weeks experienced difficulty breathing while breastfeeding, which could be due to insufficient weight, underdeveloped lung capacity and heart function, excessive milk flow, and choking. Additionally, a cardiac ultrasound may be necessary when the baby is about one month old to confirm the absence of cardiovascular diseases. Meanwhile, the initial hearing screening at the hospital may not pass due to various reasons, and a retest after 42 days usually resolves the issue. If there is a confirmed hearing problem, there are treatment methods available.
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