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[|Human|] hi doc, my baby boy is now 8 days old. he got severe jaundice reaching at 31. Since 7th evening he is undergoing phototherapy and the number has now reached at 12. Now i am waiting for today s test reports. the only worry i got is that doc says it might affect his brain cells and it might have affected his hearing capacity. So, the doc advised that after 3-4 months they will do MRI and hearing test. Please advise. Thanks.
[|AI|]  Thanks for posting on Chat Doctor. When the level of bilirubin in blood rises beyond a certain amount, there are possibilities of its deposition in the brain, a condition called kernites. In such a case, brain function may be affected and hence the doctor has rightly pointed out that in your case a follow-up with an MRI and hearing test would be required. The fact that the bilirubin level has come down is good and unless it starts rising again, further interventions would not be required. You need not grow anxious at the moment. Relax. Hope that helps. Feel free to revert in case of further queries if any