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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?

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Dr. Ken Deck answered

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

Answered 1/26/2013

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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

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