Bilirubin induced brain injury in the newborn

Overview

Bilirubin induced brain injury in the newborn (medical condition): A rare condition involving high blood levels of bilirubin which can also accumulate in the brain and lead to neurological problems

Symptoms

Some of the symptoms of Bilirubin induced brain injury in the newborn incude: * Hypotonia * Reduced sucking reflex * Spasticity * Opisthotonos * Convulsions