10 Gallbladder Attack Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #5: Jaundice
If there is blockage of a bile duct, the substance remaining in your body known as bilirubin will accumulate and causes your skin to turn a yellowish hue. It can be associated with itchiness of the skin, pale feces, and dark urine.
There are many causes of jaundice such as the excessive breakdown of red blood cells, genetic conditions, thyroid issues, cirrhosis, hepatitis, infections, side effects of medications, and blockage of the bile duct. To confirm the diagnosis, ultrasonography is used to detect the blockage and treatment depends on the underlying cause of jaundice. Surgery may be required.
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