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How Long Does Jaundice Take To Get Cured?

I am in the hospital for the third day with a Bactrim reaction. I had fever, mouth sores, aches, and now jaundice. I am concerned that my biklirubin numbers are not going down. All tests (MRI, catscan, X-ray,hep ABC - all negative. Pancreatitis improving but my jaundice is not. How long might this take?
Mon, 28 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It is good that your tests are getting better. It can take weeks for the jaundice to clear. First, the bilirubin must go down.

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How Long Does Jaundice Take To Get Cured?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is good that your tests are getting better. It can take weeks for the jaundice to clear. First, the bilirubin must go down. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.