A member asked:

Gall bladder removed, bilirubin levels at 80 something, after hospital less itchy, itching has increased and pain under right rib started what do i do?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Ken Deck answered

See surgeon: See surgeon immediately make sure you do not have a bile leak.

Answered 1/26/2013

5.3k views

Thank
Dr. Joey Bluhm answered

Specializes in Surgery

Go to your surgeon: I don't know what units you mean by bilirubin of 80 but an elevated bilirubin after gallbladder surgery would be concerning for a biliary obstruction from a stone or bile duct injury or a bile leak. You should see your doctor.

Answered 1/16/2017

5.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more