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How Long Does Itching Last In Obstructive Jaundice?
hi..i have been suffering from jaundice for 2 weeks..my bilirubin level last week was 14..this week it went upto 23.6..doc told me it was an obstructive jaundice..which is also causing severe itching in whole body..i have had obstruction removed through ERCP..but my itching is not gone yet?how much time will it take to go away?
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Itching is due to increased bile acids in the body, which is deposited in skin. This is due to obstructive jaundice.
2. Once the obstruction cause is removed, it will come down and it should reduce within a week.
3. You can additionally take bile acid chelating agents.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Itching is due to increased bile acids in the body, which is deposited in skin. This is due to obstructive jaundice.
2. Once the obstruction cause is removed, it will come down and it should reduce within a week.
3. You can additionally take bile acid chelating agents.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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