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Hi so if the conjugated bilirubin gets blocked from exiting the body will it build in just the blood or mix with water in all of the body ?
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Jaundice: The most common presentation of elevated bilirubin is jaundice. Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin due to bilirubin deposits.
Answered 12/6/2018
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