Patient's question:
The baby is two years old. Recently, the skin has started to turn yellow and dark, and they often have a fever. The doctor said it's neonatal jaundice, which is said to be caused by cholestasis. What is cholestasis, and what are the symptoms?Doctor's answer:
The full name of "cholestasis" is "acute intrahepatic cholestasis." Many liver damage diseases can lead to "cholestasis," such as "obstructive jaundice (including liver and bile duct tumors, stones, etc.)," "jaundice hepatitis," or damage caused by certain medications. Cholestasis is difficult to treat and often leads to liver failure. The treatment for this condition is poor, making it a significant factor contributing to human liver and biliary disease deaths.