Three months ago, my father's blood test suggested hepatitis B, which is not confirmed by reanalysis. He is now urgently hospitalized, a preliminary diagnosis of mechanical (calculous), jaundice and inflammation of the gallbladder. At the hospital more than a week, conducted dropper infusion of glucose and sodium chloride, but no change. His tormenting itching, especially at night, which does not pass on any ointments. Skin a little lighter than before, but still yellow, and the whites of the eyes, too. Cal light, darkish urine, bitter taste in the mouth. Father 78 years, but he was a former pilot and had no ill, does not smoke, pulled up. What do we do what the forecast? I live alone and my mother - his father, and how dangerous it is for her? She, too old, but less strong, and it will be difficult to persuade to vaccinations. Please give me your assessment of the situation and at least some advice.

Respond Tatyana Stepanova, a gastroenterologist, hepatologist In obstructive jaundice caused by cholelithiasis, shows an operation to remove the gallbladder. This condition is not contagious. Perhaps doctors are preparing your dad for the operation. I find it difficult to judge about his treatment, since I do not know the results of the survey. Similar question: ... markers of viral hepatitis). Objective - were yellow whites of the eyes and skin, 30 days ...