Obstructed jaundice occurs when the bile ducts get occluded or obstructed, like with gall stones.
The liver synthesis one liter of bile every day. It is sent via the bile duct, and is stored in the gall bladder. An impediment in the duct system results in an increase of the serum bilirubin levels, consequently causing obstructive jaundice.
The commonest causative factor is occlusion of the duct because of gall stones. Tumor of the pancreas or the bile duct is another cause.
Obstructive Jaundice Symptoms
The manifesting features and clinical signs and symptoms of obstructive jaundice are:
- A yellow discoloration of the skin and the mucous membranes
- Stools are pasty and whitish
- Urine becomes dark yellow-brown
- Nausea, vomiting
- Pruritus or itching of the skin
- Fever
- Pain in the abdomen
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue
- Confusion,
- Headache
Obstructive Jaundice Treatment
- The treatment of obstructive jaundice primarily depends on the cause.
- One needs to take in to account the cause, the underlying disease and also foresee complications.
- Jaundice may or may not require hospitalization
- If at home, complete rest is a must to hasten recovery and cure.
- Watch the symptoms carefully. Medications are prescribed to allay the clinical manifestations.
- Intravenous fluids, medicines and anti-biotics may be required.
- Occasionally, blood transfusions becomes necessary
- Most importantly, you need to watch your diet. Eliminate fatty and greasy food totally. Also steer clear of fermented foods and sprouts and pulses. They cause gaseous distension and abdominal discomfort.
- Ensure that you have at least 1 glass of lime juice daily.
- Surgical intervention may be necessary in some cases.
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