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BILIARY ATRESIA
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Portal
hypertension. :-
Portal
hypertension means high blood pressure in the portal vein,
the main vein carrying blood from the gut to the liver and
is different from high blood pressure. This may occur due
to scarring in the liver, which causes backpressure to the
portal vein. This may cause veins like varicose veins to develop
in the lining of the gut, stomach or gullet.
These
veins become fragile and bleed. It is rare for this to occur
before the child is two years old. Bleeding can cause black
stools, pallor or vomiting of blood. If bleeding does occur,
then contact your local hospital immediately. Treatment is
available.GIVE YOUR CHILD ASPIRIN OR IBUPROFEN OR ANY MEDICINES THAT CONTAINS ASPIRIN AS THIS MAY START THE ONSET OF BLEEDING.
Itching
(Pruritus) :-
Some
children with reduced bile flow experience itching of the
skin. This can develop at any time and can make a child
quite irritable and miserable. If you think your child may
be affected consult your GP or specialist unit additional
medicines may be required.
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