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I had obstructive jaundice caused by cbd obstruction from gallstone. it took me 25 days for ercp and my jaundice lasted for 25 days (total bilirubin 1.8). the levels came back to normal after ercp but will 25 days of jaundice cause liver cirrhosis?
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No. short term problem should not cause it
Answered 12/21/2021
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If the obstruction does not recur you are not at risk of cirrhosis from this episode. Do not drink alcohol. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.
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