Question 1

had u/s may found mass/tumor 3cm gallbladder no pain no weight loss no nausea. blood test showed jaundice but no yellow skin/eyes no fever. what could this be? cancer?

Accepted Answer

Hepatologist: Need further evaluation by liver specialist. May need further imaging like MRI, CAT scan or even angiogram and may ultimately need biopsy. Hepatologist will be most efficient at evaluation and there are many benign as well as malignant conditions that may cause your symptoms. Get further evaluation  soon to ease your fears.

Question 2

do i have jaundice? if so, what's the cause? i have noticed over the past few weeks that the whites of my eyes have a yellow tint to them. i have also been extremely tired, had stomach pains, weight loss occurring over a period of months, and for the past

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If : If your eyes are yellowing, you may have jaundice. The weight loss, fatigue and abdominal pain are concerning. Althought i can't diagnose your symptoms; it is very important that this be evaluated. You need to be tested to ensure that your liver is healthy. Take care.

Question 3

with jaundice, orange urine and weight loss present. how long does a person with pancreatic cancer usually have?

Accepted Answer

Don't give up: If it's a small tumor in the head of the pancreas, then you may still have a chance at a cure. There are high-risk super-aggressive surgeries that are producing a higher cure rate than in the past.

Question 4

right rib cage pain for months.nr bottom of ribs. not excruciating but tender, aching and every day.cant sleep on that side.blood tests for liver are fine.i have ibs &gerd- could this be the cause?no fever,weight loss or jaundice.

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated.  Wish you good health!

Question 5

can smoking cause jaundice around the eyes?

Accepted Answer

No: Smoking by itself does not lead to jaundice. Jaundice is due to increased bilirubin from liver problems.

Question 6

what can cause eyes to be yellow, besides jaundice?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice: Jaundice would be the primary thing to look for and rule out.

Question 7

why does jaundice turn your eyes and skin yellow?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice: This is because the liver is not longer functioning correctly and something called bilirubin is elevating in your blood stream - the side effect of this high level of bilirubin is jaundice.

Question 8

why does jaundice make your skin and eyes turn yellow?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice: The pigment present in bile gives the yellow discoloration to the skin, urine and sclera in eyes.

Question 9

if eyes and skin is light yellow colour.does it mean jaundice?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Those are all classic signs of jaundice and should be checked.

Question 10

if my skin or eyes are not yellow, should i worry about jaundice?

Accepted Answer

No: However, abnormal levels of bilirubin (which causes jaundice) which are low may not alter the color of the skin and eyes.  If you have a concern about this for some reason, get your doctor to order the appropriate test.

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Had u/s may found mass/tumor 3cm gallbladder no pain no weight loss no nausea. blood test showed jaundice but no yellow skin/eyes no fever. what could this be? cancer?

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Do i have jaundice? if so, what's the cause? i have noticed over the past few weeks that the whites of my eyes have a yellow tint to them. i have also been extremely tired, had stomach pains, weight loss occurring over a period of months, and for the past

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With jaundice, orange urine and weight loss present. how long does a person with pancreatic cancer usually have?

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Right rib cage pain for months.nr bottom of ribs. not excruciating but tender, aching and every day.cant sleep on that side.blood tests for liver are fine.i have ibs &gerd- could this be the cause?no fever,weight loss or jaundice.

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Can smoking cause jaundice around the eyes?

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What can cause eyes to be yellow, besides jaundice?

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Why does jaundice turn your eyes and skin yellow?

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Why does jaundice make your skin and eyes turn yellow?

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If eyes and skin is light yellow colour.does it mean jaundice?

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If my skin or eyes are not yellow, should i worry about jaundice?

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