The German Liver Foundation has reported that biliary atresia, a rare condition, affects infants due to the obstruction or complete absence of the bile duct.
The cause of the disease is unknown, and its symptoms include yellowing of the eyes and skin, dark-colored urine, clay-colored stools, abdominal swelling, and liver enlargement. These symptoms typically appear between the first and sixth weeks after birth.
The foundation emphasized the importance of consulting a doctor as soon as symptoms are noticed for treatment through surgery or liver transplantation, in order to prevent the infant from suffering from liver failure.
