What are the risks of high total bile acids in infants?
Disease description:
My friend's baby is one month old. During a hospital checkup, it was found that the baby's total bile acid level is high. He is worried about potential effects on the baby's health. What are the risks associated with elevated total bile acid levels in infants?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jin Zhongkui
High total bile acid levels in infants may pose risks such as inducing jaundice and impairing liver function.
1. Inducing jaundice: Elevated total bile acid levels in infants may lead to hemolytic jaundice, causing yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera. This can result in symptoms such as skin itching, fatigue, and loss of appetite in the infant.
2. Impairing liver function: High total bile acid levels may cause cholestasis (bile accumulation) in the liver, disrupting normal liver function and potentially leading to liver damage or even liver failure, which can negatively affect the infant's normal physical development.
