Discuss the relationship between newborn jaundice levels and bile duct obstruction, as well as corresponding medical advice.

Newborns with bile duct obstruction may experience pain in the later stages, potentially leading to malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies.

The treatment for infant bile duct obstruction depends on the cause, and it is recommended to seek treatment at large pediatric hospitals.

Discuss whether pediatric bile duct obstruction can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine and provide herbal treatment suggestions.

My baby developed jaundice shortly after birth. After a week of hospital observation, it hasn’t subsided. The doctor suspects bile duct obstruction and recommends continuing to stay in the hospital for observation. I would like to know what the normal bilirubin level is for neonates with bile duct obstruction?

Pediatric bile duct obstruction is a common liver disease during infancy. Surgery is currently the only treatment method, with two types of surgical approaches.

The primary reason children develop bile duct obstruction is due to the abnormal excretion of bilirubin into the intestines, leading to its accumulation in the body. If not treated promptly, symptoms such as yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes, fever, nausea, and vomiting may occur. The accumulation of bilirubin in the body is caused by its excretion into the intestines. If diagnosed correctly, timely surgery is required.

Babies with bile duct obstruction may exhibit symptoms of fatty diarrhea.

A normal hepatobiliary ultrasound typically indicates a lower probability of bile duct obstruction. Ultrasound can help detect symptoms of bile duct obstruction, such as invisible extrahepatic bile ducts, an empty gallbladder, and sometimes liver enlargement. If bile duct obstruction is suspected, it is recommended to undergo bilirubin tests and bile duct imaging among other checks. If a child is diagnosed with bile duct obstruction, they should be immediately referred to a tertiary hospital for treatment to prevent liver function impairment.