How does Crigler-Najjar syndrome affect my child’s body?

How does Crigler-Najjar syndrome affect my child’s body?

Your child will likely experience jaundice, where their skin and the whites of their eyes turn yellow. This is a symptom of the condition caused by their liver not working effectively. Jaundice is common among newborns, but children diagnosed with Crigler-Najjar syndrome will have jaundice longer than children who don’t have the condition.

Crigler-Najjar syndrome can cause life-threatening symptoms. If there’s too much bilirubin in your child’s body, it can cause irreversible brain damage. Your child’s healthcare provider will offer a treatment plan that’s unique to their symptoms to prevent life-threatening consequences of the condition.