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If the bile duct were to become block by a tumor would stool color change slow and jaundice happen slowly or quickly?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Bile duct blockage: If completely blocked then stool will become white in a few days and jaundice will come on quickly.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 5/5/2017

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A member asked:

If the bile duct were to become block by a tumor would stool color change slow and jaundice happen slowly or quickly?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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