Biliary Atresia Literacy Level 2

BiliaryAtresia
What is it?
*Biliary Atresia- also called Neonatal Hepatitis, a Serious
Condition; Evident 2-6 Weeks after Birth
*Symptoms- Incomplete Development, Jaundice, Liver
Damage, Arrested Fetal Development
*Portal Hypertension- Pale Stools, Dark Urine, Swollen Abdomen
What can I do?
*See your Physician- to correct Malabsorption, Alleviate
Streatorrhea from Decreased Bile, Prevent Hemorrhage from High
Blood Pressure, Correct Malabsorption of Fat Soluble Vitamins,
Promote Growth and Development
*See RD- for help as needed *See FFF RD- on line for help
*Low Fat Diet- AVOID Fried Foods*, Cream Cheese, Butter,
Sauces*, Gravies*, Whole Milk, Oils, Salad Dressing*,
Coconut, Cheese*, Chocolate Candy, Cream, Bacon*, Sausage*,
Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Pastries, Snack Foods as Chips*, Poultry with
Skin, Organ Meats, Cured Ham*, Eggnog, Ice Cream
*Control Protein Intake- Meats (Beef, Pork, Veal, Poultry, Fish,
Lamb, Game), Eggs, Cheese*, Peanut Butter*, Dried Peas/Beans
*Diet Suggestions- 1-2 Gram Sodium if Edema/Fluid Retention,
Small, Frequent Feedings