Question 1

what is the definition or description of: duct?

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Duct: Is a channel leading from a gland or an organ, for example lactiferous duct leads from mammary gland to nipple & carries milk.

Question 2

what does mild prominence of the common duct mean?

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Talk with your doc!: I believe you are referring to the common bile duct in the abdomen. This duct (tube) joins the hepatic duct from the liver and the cystic duct from the gall bladder. The common duct is sometimes obstructed by gallstones, making it wider as bile tries to pass by the obstruction. But don't believe MY interpretation! This is far too important to second guess. Ask your doctor.

Question 3

what are  risks of having a plugged duct?

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See below: None: most plugged ducts will go away within a couple of days without developing into mastitis, if noticed promptly and treated aggressively. If the milk flows freely through the ducts, bacteria is flushed out and doesn’t have a chance to multiply. Milk that stagnates in the ducts allows bacteria to grow. The first step in treating a plugged duct is to empty your breasts frequently/completely.

Question 4

how to unclog a tear duct?

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Depends: Tear outflow consists of two parts, the upper from the eyelid to the side of the nose, and the lower from the side of the nose into the nose.  If the upper is clogged it can sometimes be opened by probing done by your ophthalmologist.  If the lower portion then it may require surgery.  If a child, there is a different set of rules.

Question 5

does a man have milk ducts?

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Yes: They are small and underdeveloped. Male and female anatomy is remarkably simular.

Question 6

what does  a plugged duct mean?

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See below:: Plugged ducts most often occur in women with abundant milk supplies, and occur more frequently during the early weeks of nursing, and during the winter months. Anything that contributes to inadequate drainage of the milk ducts can increase the incidence of plugged ducts.

Question 7

what are symptoms of a plugged duct?

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Pain, infection: It depends on what kind of duct you are talking about (hair follicle duct, oviduct, bile duct)..  But generally, pain and infection are symptoms.

Question 8

what exactly are blocked milk ducts?

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Milk ducts: Blocked milk ducts are areas of milk congestion within the milk ducts that cause distention and inflammation of surrounding breast tissue.  It can occur from incomplete emptying due to poor feeding techniques.

Question 9

what can cause a blockage in a sliva duct?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: There is a condition known as sialandentitis caused by a bacteria in your salivary gland which can cause stone formation and thus causing blockage.

Question 10

is that true that duct tape can remove warts?

Accepted Answer

Duct tape and warts: Applying duct tape to warts is a common remedy. Studies have shown a 22% success rate with this treatment which is equal to placebo.

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