Patient's question:
Baby is 44 days old. Baby had jaundice at birth and underwent blue light treatment. Currently, the baby's complexion is still yellow, and the stool is yellow. How can I know if the baby has biliary atresia? The baby has never had white stool. How can an ultrasound report confirm biliary atresia?Doctor's answer:
Actually, congenital biliary atresia is one of the most common congenital malformations among liver and biliary congenital diseases, which is commonly known as the "big belly disease." Most newborns with biliary atresia do not show any abnormal signs at birth, and their meconium has normal color. There is no worsening of jaundice during the physiological jaundice period. The symptoms gradually become apparent without conscious awareness, and the condition is usually diagnosed between 3 to 4 weeks of age. It is generally not detectable during pregnancy. It is important to identify the cause and receive timely treatment.