Bile Duct Blockage: What Is It? How Serious Is It? What Are the Symptoms?

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about a bile duck blockage, along with their answers

What are bile ducts?

Bile ducts are tube-like structures that serve an important digestive function by transporting bile from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine. Bile helps digest fats after you eat, and it also helps clear the liver of waste products.

What is a bile duct blockage?

A blockage in a bile duct, also known as a biliary obstruction, can trigger a variety of painful disorders involving the gallbladder and pancreas.

What causes bile duct blockages?

The most common cause of a bile duct blockage is the presence of gallstones. Other common causes include pancreatitis, hepatitis, damage to the liver or gallbladder, and tumors.

How serious is blocked bile duct? Is bile duct blockage life threatening?

If the blockage is not corrected, it can lead to life-threatening infection and a dangerous buildup of bilirubin. If the blockage lasts a long time, chronic liver disease can result.

How do you unblock your bile duct?

Most obstructions can be treated with endoscopy or surgery. Obstructions caused by cancer often have a worse outcome.

What are symptoms of bile duct blockage?

Symptoms of a blocked bile duct may include the following.

* Pain in the upper abdomen, just below your breastbone, in your right shoulder, or between your shoulder blades.

* Jaundice, which is characterized by a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes.

* Widespread itchy skin.

* Fever, nausea and vomiting.

* Darker than normal urine, and pale-colored, greasy-looking stools.

If you're experiencing a combination, see your doctor to get a professional diagnosis and learn about possible treatment options.

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