Creator: Dr. Nithin Jayan
Keywords: Crigler-Najjar Disease, Crigler-Najjar disease types, Crigler-Najjar, Crigler Najjar, Crigle, Najar, bilirubin, hyperbilirubinemia, iperbilirubinemia, fegato, liver disease, ittero, jaundice, kernicterus, phenobarbital, arias syndrome, phototherapy, crigler najar syndrome

Written by Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB

Medically Reviewed by dr. simi paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Aug 04, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who treats Crigler-Najjar disease?

A pediatrician/ neonatologist diagnoses and treats Crigler-Najjar disease. He may also need the assistance of a team of specialists, for example surgeons (if liver transplantation is required).

2. Can Crigler-Najjar disease be prevented?

Genetic counselling is recommended for patients with a family history of Crigler-Najjar disease. Blood tests can identify carriers of the mutated genes.

3. When should I seek health care?

If you or your newborn infant has jaundice that persists, you should seek health care

Published on Nov 04, 2011
Last Updated on Aug 04, 2014

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