Some cases of severe
infant jaundice are linked to an underlying disorder, such as:
a) Kernicterus
Its a rare but serious
complication of untreated jaundice in babies. It's caused by excess
bilirubin damaging the brain or central nervous system.In newborn babies with
very high levels of bilirubin in the blood (hyperbilirubinaemia), the bilirubin
can cross the thin layer of tissue that separates the brain and blood (the
blood-brain barrier).The bilirubin can damage the brain and spinal cord, which
can be life threatening.Brain damage caused by high levels of bilirubin is also
called bilirubin encephalopathy.
Your baby may be at risk of developing kernicterus if:
Your baby may be at risk of developing kernicterus if:
- they have a very high level of bilirubin in their blood
- the level of bilirubin in their blood is rising rapidly
- they don't receive any treatment
Liver Disease:
Infant jaundice usually occurs because a baby's liver isn't mature enough to get rid of bilirubin in the bloodstream. In some babies, an underlying disease may cause infant jaundice. Most infants born between 35 weeks' gestation and full term need no treatment for jaundice.
Infant jaundice usually occurs because a baby's liver isn't mature enough to get rid of bilirubin in the bloodstream. In some babies, an underlying disease may cause infant jaundice. Most infants born between 35 weeks' gestation and full term need no treatment for jaundice.
Blocked bile duct or
bowels:
Abnormal Red Blood Cells:
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