Jaundice This is an uncommon (complication) of gallstones. It occurs if a gallstone comes out of the gallbladder, but gets stuck in the bile duct. Bile then cannot pass into the gut, and so (seeps into) the bloodstream. This causes you to go yellow (jaundiced). The stone may eventually be passed into the gut. However, it is common to need an operation to remove a gallstone which has become stuck in the bile duct. Note: there are many other causes of jaundice apart from gallstones. ?Pancreatitis. This is an inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas makes a fluid rich in (enzymes) (chemicals which digest food). The pancreatic fluid travels down the pancreatic duct. The pancreatic duct and bile duct join together just before opening into the (duodenum). If a gallstone becomes stuck here it can cause pancreatitis which is a painful and serious condition. ?Other complications occasionally occur such as severe infection of the bile duct (cholangitis), and other uncommon gut problems.
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