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What is a bile duct obstruction? What causes it?
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 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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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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Are bile pegment and bilirubin same thing?
Bilirubin is the main product of bile.
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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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