10 Choledocholithiasis Symptoms

By leslie

Reviewed: dr. stavarache

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1. ’Gallstones.’ Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/gallstones/symptoms-causes/syc-20354214
2. 'Choledocholithiasis.' https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000274.html

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Jaundice

When bile from the gallbladder is blocked from entering the small intestine, a substance called bilirubin is released into the bloodstream. Excess bilirubin in the blood can cause the skin and whites of the eyes to turn yellow. This condition is called jaundice.

Jaundice can be a symptom of various diseases of the liver, but it commonly occurs in instances of a blocked common bile duct. A person who notices a yellowish tint to their skin or eyes should see a doctor immediately.²‘Choledocholithiasis.’ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000274.html

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