Question
My younger brother’s daughter was just born, but she cries all day. She doesn’t like to breastfeed and has severe jaundice on her face. She was later taken to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said it was biliary atresia. How long does it usually take for doctors to discover biliary atresia, and what symptoms appear?
Answer
In such cases, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a check-up. Biliary atresia refers to the partial or complete obstruction of the intrahepatic bile ducts in infants. It is a congenital defect in the growth and development of the bile ducts in newborns, leading to regional or widespread bile duct obstruction, causing severe obstructive jaundice. This can further affect the growth and development of newborns and even threaten their lives, making it a serious congenital disease. Early treatment is essential to allow the body to recover quickly.