Rh Incompatibility
Alternate Names : Erythroblastosis Fetalis, Kernicterus, Hydrops Fetalis, Rh Isoimmunization
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
Symptoms associated with Rh incompatibility in a fetus include:
a decrease in fetal growth
decrease in movement of the fetus
small lungs, kidneys, and brain
stillbirth
Symptoms of Rh incompatibility in a newborn include:
jaundice, which is yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes from high levels of bilirubin
paleness of the baby's skin
an enlarged liver and spleen
petechiae, or a rash that looks like little bruises
swelling of the tissues
difficulty breathing, causing grunting and rubbing noises in the lungs
neurological damage, such as a decreased ability to hear, see, and feel
seizures
poor muscle tone, decreased movement, and poor reflexes
heart problems, including heart murmurs and swelling of the heart
high-pitched cry
poor sucking ability
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