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How Long Does It Take For Jaundice Symptoms To Completely Go Away?
My grandfather was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He had jaundice symptoms including severe itching. They put in stents (not sure the name of the procedure) about a week ago. His color is getting better, his urine is returning to a normal color but the itching is still there and ever bit as bad. Could this be normal? How long does it take for jaundice symptoms to completely go away?
Mon, 24 Jul 2017
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can
Well, it depends on bilirubin value. She will have jaundive as long as bilirubin value is more than 30 µmol/L.
High bilirubin may be due toblockage of the bile duct as in her case but also liver diseases such as cirrhosis or hepatitis, infections, medications.
Her bilirubin should fall progresivelly in next few days after stent placement. IF not, then it may indicate tumor progression or stent malfunction and tests should be done to rule out repeated obstruction and this includes ERCP or CT scan.
If a bile duct blockage is present then surgery may be required.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
Well, it depends on bilirubin value. She will have jaundive as long as bilirubin value is more than 30 µmol/L.
High bilirubin may be due toblockage of the bile duct as in her case but also liver diseases such as cirrhosis or hepatitis, infections, medications.
Her bilirubin should fall progresivelly in next few days after stent placement. IF not, then it may indicate tumor progression or stent malfunction and tests should be done to rule out repeated obstruction and this includes ERCP or CT scan.
If a bile duct blockage is present then surgery may be required.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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