Patient's question:
My little nephew was born three days ago and has not been eating milk. His whole body has turned yellow. The doctor conducted many tests and found it to be biliary atresia. I am very puzzled. Could you please explain why the child developed biliary atresia?Doctor's answer:
Biliary atresia is primarily caused by the abnormal excretion of bilirubin into the intestine, leading to the accumulation of bilirubin in the body. If not treated promptly, it manifests as painless symptoms such as jaundice, fever, nausea, and vomiting. The accumulation of bilirubin in the body is due to its excretion into the intestine, and if the examination is clear, it requires timely intervention. Early surgical exploration should be performed for confirmed cases.