My EBF 4 week old has been under the prolonged jaundice clinic. Her bilirubin levels are finally much improved but repeat tests have shown raised liver enzymes which remain high (I think not spectacularly so but I don't actually have the figures) and are very slightly increasing. We've been called back for more bloods, an abdominal scan and appointment with the liver consultant next week. But Ive had no explanation and I'm going a bit mad. The Dr who called me just evaded my questions about what it might be, other than a possible bug or infection. (Though she's had a clear urine sample.)
DD is otherwise seemingly well - weight gain hasn't been great but she was back at birth weight before 3 weeks and at last check last week was a few ounces over. She's not due to be weighed again till next week. She has periods of being alert, wakes for feeds and seems to feed ok, has just smiled, plenty of wet and dirty nappies. I'd not be concerned about her other than this.
Can anyone help with what this might mean. The Dr was really unhelpful.
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Anyone know anything about raised liver enzymes in newborn? Freaking out a bit.
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Highlove · 08/09/2016 14:41
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