scilearner Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Hello everyone, I can understand how liver failure can cause jaundice, but not vise versa. Please help. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divagreen Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Obstructive jaundice is a condition caused by gallstones filling the bile ducts, if I am not mistaken. This causes a build-up of bilirubin in the blood, which causes the yellow pigmentation of the skin, which is a sign. When the term "jaundice" is used, it typically refers to the sign, rather than the condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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