Question
Does a baby with congenital biliary atresia necessarily have jaundice symptoms?
Answer
Typical cases of congenital biliary atresia often show jaundice symptoms gradually after full-term delivery, and in most cases, jaundice appears within 2 to 3 weeks after birth. Sometimes, jaundice may also be misdiagnosed as physiological jaundice soon after birth. The color of excrement changes from brown or pale yellow to grayish white, indicating a lack of bile excretion. When biliary atresia occurs, the serum total bilirubin level increases. It is recommended to seek examination and treatment from a professional hospital.