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13 day old boy baby.had seizure 2day.bilirubin 13,slight infection in lungs.blood grp b+,mother's blood grp o+.wat may be reason for seizure?mri reqd?

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Dr. Natalie Geary answered

Newborn: You need to see a neonatologist immediately - if they order an MRI YES you should agree. Seizure in 13 day old is very serious- please seek help

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Answered 1/1/2015

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A member asked:

13 day old boy baby.had seizure 2day.bilirubin 13,slight infection in lungs.blood grp b+,mother's blood grp o+.wat may be reason for seizure?mri reqd?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Natalie Geary answered

Dr Arnoult agreed

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3 months baby having grand mal seizures.EEG good,MRI as well.Talking keppra (levetiracetam) 21.5ml and phenob.215mg and still has seizures almost daily.Reason?