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I was in the hospital for four days a week ago for high liver enzymes. i am experiencing nausea and extreme itching all over my body what causes it?

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Itching: When the bilirubin level is high the bile salts in the blood stream can cause itching. Nausea may be related to the illness and underlying cause of your problem.

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Answered 7/9/2018

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