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Hello dr.why jaundice in gastric outlet obstruction?
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Duct obstruction?: The same process contributing to the outlet obstruction, whether mass or inflammation, is likely causing obstruction of the bile duct, leading to jaundice.
Answered 9/28/2016
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I had obstructive jaundice caused by CBD obstruction from gallstone. It took me 25 days for Ercp and my jaundice lasted for 25 days (total bilirubin 1.8). The levels came back to normal after Ercp but will 25 days of jaundice cause liver cirrhosis?
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A little doubt: Does only mild yellowing of the eye and no yellowing of the skin (from bile duct obstruction of a gallstone) indicate mild jaundice?
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Mild abdominal pain, ultrasound suggested a stone in CBD. No jaundice and LFTs normal. Getting ERCP soon. Just want to know, since there is no jaundice and only mild abdominal pain, does it mean the obstruction is not causing harm to the liver yet?
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