How many days does it take for jaundice to subside after jaundice drainage surgery?

Jaundice drainage surgery usually refers to bile drainage surgery, which is a surgery performed on patients with cholestatic jaundice. Generally speaking, it usually takes about 14 days for the jaundice to subside after bile drainage surgery. However, the specific time for the jaundice to subside depends on factors such as the effect of the surgery, postoperative complications, the patient's liver function, individual differences in patients, and the patient's diet and lifestyle habits. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Effect of surgery: The main purpose of bile drainage surgery is to drain the bile accumulated in the intrahepatic bile duct through surgery or other operations, so as to avoid continuous bile accumulation. If the surgery completely relieves the obstruction and restores the patency of the bile duct, jaundice will usually be relieved quickly.

2. Postoperative complications: Some patients may experience postoperative infection, bile leakage, bile fistula and other complications. The occurrence of these complications may delay the disappearance of jaundice.

3. Patient’s liver function: The patient’s liver function status and liver disease condition will directly affect the speed at which jaundice disappears.

4. Individual differences among patients: Each person's physical condition and recovery speed are different, so the time it takes to reduce jaundice will vary.

5. Patient’s diet and lifestyle: Patient’s diet and lifestyle, such as excessive intake of high-cholesterol foods and lack of proper exercise, will also affect the disappearance of jaundice. Therefore, a reasonable diet and proper exercise are also very important for the recovery of liver function and the maintenance of bile duct patency.

In order to promote the jaundice reduction after bile drainage surgery, patients need to keep the drainage wound clean and disinfect it with iodine frequently to prevent inflammation. Pay attention to diet, eat less spicy and irritating food, and avoid consuming too much high-cholesterol food. Take antibiotics and other drugs as prescribed by the doctor to prevent and treat infection. Maintain proper exercise to enhance the body's immunity. Have regular follow-up examinations to keep abreast of changes in the condition and treatment effects.