Patient's question:
A baby was born at home with biliary atresia. Is the baby's biliary atresia congenital or acquired? The baby is now two months old. If it is congenital, does the baby have jaundice from birth?Doctor's answer:
Biliary atresia is congenital. Jaundice caused by biliary atresia usually gradually becomes apparent 2 to 3 weeks after birth. In some cases, jaundice occurs in the first few days after birth. Once diagnosed, surgical treatment is initiated. If left untreated, liver cirrhosis will gradually develop within three months. It is recommended to seek examination and treatment at a high-level hospital. Children with severe symptoms should actively cooperate with the doctor.