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.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Bilirubin is the main product of bile.
Elevated conjugated bilirubin levels usually indicate hepatobiliary disease.
Jaundice is a symptom of liver disease. Your damaged liver cells cannot process bilirubin which is why bilirubin is found in the blood.
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.
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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