What brain damage is caused by high bilirubin?
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: they have a very high level of bilirubin in their blood.
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: they have a very high level of bilirubin in their blood.
