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Itchy Rash On Scalp, Back, Face. Stones In Gall Bladder. Treatment?
Hello. My mom has been having very very itchy rash on her scalp, on the sides of her back and some on her face for a while. She is really suffering. She has stones in her gallbladder and the doctors say that this skin problem might be because of those stones. Is it possible? She has lost many kilos, too even though she has a good appetite. Would you please help us?
Tue, 27 Aug 2013
Hi and thanks for the query,
It should be very clear from a complete dermatological evaluation that there is not skin infection or inflammation. when this is excluded, it is reasonable to attribute her symptoms to gall bladder disease. an abdominal ultrasound is very important. A blood test to test for bladder inflammation, levels of bilirubine, both free and conjugated is valuable to assess the degree of bile accumulation, that could explain the itching symptom. I suggest you consult a gastroenterologist for a complete clinical review.
Thanks and kind regards,
Bain LE, MD
It should be very clear from a complete dermatological evaluation that there is not skin infection or inflammation. when this is excluded, it is reasonable to attribute her symptoms to gall bladder disease. an abdominal ultrasound is very important. A blood test to test for bladder inflammation, levels of bilirubine, both free and conjugated is valuable to assess the degree of bile accumulation, that could explain the itching symptom. I suggest you consult a gastroenterologist for a complete clinical review.
Thanks and kind regards,
Bain LE, MD
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Hello,
Gall bladder stones cause itching in body only if they block bile ducts.
Once bile ducts are blocked,you get jaundice.
So it is not possible for gall bladder stones to cause itching in the absence of
Jaundice.
As far loss of weight with good appetite is concerned,it is mostly a symptom of uncontrolled diabetes.Get your mother's blood sugar estimation done to diagnose the diabetes.
Thanks
Gall bladder stones cause itching in body only if they block bile ducts.
Once bile ducts are blocked,you get jaundice.
So it is not possible for gall bladder stones to cause itching in the absence of
Jaundice.
As far loss of weight with good appetite is concerned,it is mostly a symptom of uncontrolled diabetes.Get your mother's blood sugar estimation done to diagnose the diabetes.
Thanks
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