Within about 2 weeks liver function improves and jaundice abates. Stool and urine color should return to normal, pruritus should be relieved, and the patient should be more comfortable. The biliary catheter does not cure the biliary obstruction.
The parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a root vegetable closely related to the carrot and parsley. It is a biennial plant usually grown as an annual. Its long tuberous root has cream-colored skin and flesh and can be left in the ground when mature as it becomes sweeter in flavor after winter frosts.
Although it bears a striking resemblance to a carrot, a parsnip has pale, cream-colored skin. Its tough, woody texture softens with cooking. Purchase: Look for small to medium-sized parsnips with beige skin. You'll find them year-round, but their peak season is from fall to spring. They should be blemish-free and firm. Since parsnips are sometimes sold near similar-looking parsley roots, be sure you're purchasing the right item.