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6 min readLiver Care
Yellow eyes or dark urine should be evaluated, but jaundice with fever, chills or abdominal pain can be more urgent because it may indicate blocked infected bile flow.
Key Takeaways
- CBD stone
- Bile duct stricture
- Cholangitis
- Pancreaticobiliary disease
- Post-surgery duct problems
Why fever matters
Fever with jaundice can occur when bile drainage is blocked and infection develops.
- CBD stone
- Bile duct stricture
- Cholangitis
- Pancreaticobiliary disease
- Post-surgery duct problems
Urgent warning signs
These symptoms should not wait for routine review.
- High fever or chills
- Severe right upper abdominal pain
- Confusion or low BP
- Persistent vomiting
- Very dark urine and pale stool
Tests used for evaluation
Liver function tests, CBC, ultrasound, CT or MRCP may help locate the blockage.
Treatment planning
Some patients need antibiotics, admission, ERCP, stone removal or stenting depending on the cause.