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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.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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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.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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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.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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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.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What are the causes of a bilirubin level showing in urine?
If bilirubin is showing in your urine then you may have a liver disease or having an obstruction in the bile ducts.Last updated on 09 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 09 Dec 2024
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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 09 Dec 2024
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What is a slightly elevated level of conjugated bilirubin?
Elevated conjugated bilirubin levels usually indicate hepatobiliary disease.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What is the meaning of GGT in the medical term?
GGT stands for gamma-glutamyl transferase in medical terms.Last updated on 09 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.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Can gallstones causes fatty liver?
Yes, patients having gallstones are susceptible to having fatty liver.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Are bile pegment and bilirubin same thing?
Bilirubin is the main product of bile.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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