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Medical Conditions - Bile Duct Disease

It is also known as primary biliary cholangitis. It is a chronic infection in which the bile ducts in the liver get slowly destroyed. The main symptoms include itching, edema, ascites, and splenomegaly.

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What are dilated bile duct symptoms?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed the history and MRCP (magnetic resonance cholangio pancreatography) report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) of your mother.

At 53, why do I have a sudden alteration in liver structure?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can have two possibilities. You can have long biliary obstruction due to CBD (common bile duct) compression. It can lead to cirrhosis causing biliary cirrhosis.

Can you go through my father's ERCP reports and tell me why he has jaundice?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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I am concerned about my LFT values. How to correct them?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can see that you are concerned about your laboratory test. You did not mention alcohol or medication use.

Can elevated levels of bilirubin be a sign of liver dysfunction?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Elevated bilirubin levels can be a sign of liver or bile duct dysfunction or other medical conditions.

What can be done to lower alkaline phosphatase level?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Alkaline phosphatase levels are measured to detect any kind of liver or bone disorder in the body.

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