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  • 16/08/2023

What is a bile duct obstruction? What causes it?

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Dr. Dr Yusuf Mohammad

Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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  • MBBS
  • 8+ Yrs
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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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Take a HEAVY METAL - MERCURY (WHOLE BLOOD) Test or Take a HEAVY METAL – SELENIUM (SERUM) Test

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