What Does a Gallbladder Attack Feel Like?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Jaundice
Bilirubin is a substance that is found in the gallbladder. It is a natural substance that is the by-product of the breakdown of our red blood cells, and it is quite harmless. We don’t even usually notice it, except for when we have certain medical conditions.
If the gallbladder is blocked, then the bilirubin within the bile is unable to pass out as it usually would. This can cause it to back up into the bloodstream, and the substance’s yellow color can cause us to become yellow in color as well. It tends to be most noticeable in the patient’s eyes, and in parts of the body where the blood is close to the surface.
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