Friday 19 September 2008 – Jaundice

Today is my birthday and yesterday I discovered I have Obstructive Jaundice, which means a there is an obstruction (blockage) in the bile duct and the bilirubin (chemical in the blood) cannot leave the liver. This type of jaundice is usually caused by a gallstone, or a tumour or cyst in the bile duct or pancreas.
My GP has given me a handwritten letter to take the hospital on Monday where I am due to meet the specialist following my Colonoscopy six weeks ago.