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How can choledocholithiasis causes pruritus?

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Dr. Michael Zadeh answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Bile back-up: Choledocholithiasis, or blockage of your common bile duct can lead to jaundice. When you get jaundice, bile salts are deposited in your skin which cause the itching.

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Answered 9/28/2013

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