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What is a bile duct obstruction? What causes it?

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 16 Aug 2023

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Can gallstones causes fatty liver?

Yes, patients having gallstones are susceptible to having fatty liver.

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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 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.

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What is a slightly elevated level of conjugated bilirubin?

Elevated conjugated bilirubin levels usually indicate hepatobiliary disease.

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