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If the ultrasound showed my gallbladder is fine and my stools are still yellow/pale, is my liver likely failing? symptoms in profile.

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Dr. Addagada Rao
Dr. Addagada Raoanswered
General Surgery 57 years experience
Liver failure is not: Based on your color of stool . Liver is he vital organ all blood proteins are manufactured , any imbalance of body liver reacts shows in your blood tests , including abuse of drugs , alcohol etc. Speak to your doctor, get work up done for your GI symptoms.
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