Guide To The Symptoms And Treatment Of Crigler-Najjar Syndrome

Kernicterus

Kernicterus is a rare type of brain damage that can occur in babies with Crigler-Najjar syndrome, especially with type 1. It's more likely to occur if adequate diagnosis and treatment aren't applied in time. Because of the variety of symptoms, cases of kernicterus may present differently from patient to patient. Some of the common initial symptoms are fever, unusual eye movements, limpness or stiffness, trouble moving, muscle spasms, reduced muscle tone, drowsiness, and very high pitched or shrill crying. As the child becomes older, their symptoms will become more severe if they don't receive treatment. If the kernicterus progresses, children may have seizures or convulsions, unusual movements and motor development, writhing, muscle spasms, hearing issues, other sensory problems, stained tooth enamel, and an inability to gaze upward. Before a newborn baby leaves the hospital, a doctor can use a light meter to test the bilirubin levels in their blood. If there are high results, the doctor might do a blood test.

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