Alanine Aminotransferase and related queries

Frequently Asked Questions

How is bile produced by the liver?

Yes, the gallbladder stores and concentrates bile from the liver, playing an important role in fat digestion for the body.

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What is jaundice a sign or symptom of?

Jaundice is a symptom of liver disease. Your damaged liver cells cannot process bilirubin which is why bilirubin is found in the blood.

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What is an examination of the bile duct structure called?

Bile duct exploration is a procedure to remove any blockage in the flow of bile from the liver and gall bladder to the intestines.

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What are the main functions of the bile duct?

Bile is a digestive fluid made by the liver. Its main function is to help in the digestion of fats.

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What are the causes of a bilirubin level showing in urine?

If bilirubin is showing in your urine then you may have a liver disease or having an obstruction in the bile ducts.

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What is a bile duct obstruction? What causes it?

A bile duct obstruction is when one of the tubes that carries bile between the liver, gallbladder, and small intestine becomes blocked. The most common causes are gallstones and sludge impacting bile ducts.

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What does it mean when the GGT is high?

High levels of GGT in the blood may be a sign of liver disease or damage to the bile ducts. Bile ducts are tubes that carry bile in and out of the liver.

Last updated on 16 Aug 2023