Question
From birth, the baby’s stool has been white, and urine yellow. Recently, the baby has been crying frequently and experiencing pain in the liver area. A friend took the child to get checked, and the doctor told me it’s late-stage biliary atresia. How long can a baby with late-stage biliary atresia live?
Answer
The prognosis for patients with late-stage biliary atresia is usually not good, but if lucky, the baby’s lifespan may be similar to that of a normal person. Biliary atresia is a result of an embryonic developmental abnormality of the bile ducts or inflammatory disease of the bile system inside the abdomen. In such cases, timely surgery may have a better effect. It is recommended to consult a professional doctor for further diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.