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Black gallstones
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Black gallstones
by Kathyw__0, Dec 11, 1998 12:00AM
I have really done well overall since my gallbladder surgery.
However, I continue to have burning pain in my extremities and
get really tired with flu-like symptoms. You said that black
gallstones are a result of hemolysis and gave several reasons
this could occur. I need to know if I need some follow-up tests
to see if the problems I am having now are related to the reason
that I developed these black gallstones. Or should removing the
gallbladder take care of any of those problems? All of my CBCs
have been normal; MCHC was borderline high at least once; I had
slightly elevated urobillirubin in my urine before the
surgery. My liver enzymes were slightly elevated with a GGT
that was twice the normal limits. All tests for connective
tissue disease have been negative. Any input would be
appreciated
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Dear Kathyw,
It is unlikely that there is hemolysis as the cause of your black stones. I doubt anty relationship between a GI problem and the burning pain in the extremities.
This information is presented for educational purposes. Ask specific questions to your personal physician.
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