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What is a bile duct obstruction? What causes it?

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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.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What is bile duct cancer?

Bile duct cancer is also known as cholangiocarcinoma, it starts in a bile duct.

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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 the meaning of GGT in the medical term?

GGT stands for gamma-glutamyl transferase in medical terms.

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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 12 Dec 2024

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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.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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