Question 1

What are symptoms of a stone in bile duct?

Accepted Answer

Some cause no symptoms. Others can be associated with right upper abdominal, flank, back or epigastric pain. Nausea and vomiting may occur especially if the stone blocks the bile duct and/or inflames the pancreas. You may notice yellowing of the eyes, darkened urine or light / clay colored stools.

Question 2

What are the symptoms of too much bile and what happens if you have too much bile in your system. i had my gallbladder removed five months ago.

Accepted Answer

There are 2 kinds of liver enzyme abnormalities--that signal disease of the liver cells or of the bile ducts.  Abnormal liver tests may reflect fatty liver, too much alcohol, toxic exposure, occupational exposures, lot's of viral infections, metabolic problems, familial liver diseases, as well as problems with gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas.  Start with blood tests to identify possiblities.

Question 3

I had my gallbladder removed in september. i've been experiencing increased acid reflux symptoms since. could this be healed by taking bile salts?

Accepted Answer

Acid reflux may be a separate problem, more noticeable since your gallbladder surgery. Start with TUMS (calcium carbonate), (calcium carbonate) they are inexpensive and available without prescription. Then get in to see your regular doc, report the results with TUMS (calcium carbonate). You may need a prescription or EGD, (a scope to look at esophagus and stomach). Be well.

Question 4

Had cholecystectomy 2 months ago and developed bile reflux. tried ppis not working. what other meds treat it and is it forever or temporary symptom?

Accepted Answer

Is not uncommon to have bile reflux after gallbladder surgery, PPI's not helpful for that. This entity is self limited, may take several months to go away, but you can try small meal more frequent. If your symptoms do not improve you should see a gastroenterologist.

Question 5

Can a person have a biliary obstruction for many years without any symptom and infections? or does it usually cause symptoms if the bile duct is blocked? which one is true?

Accepted Answer

If the bile duct is blocked it causes signs and symptoms.

Question 6

Does a common bile duct obstruction cause symptoms and infections or do they remain silent for many years?

Accepted Answer

If there is significant obstruction, and intestinal bloating, diarrhea occur, especially with meals containing fat, a common bile duct obstruction should be investigated by your GI physician . If the obstruction visualized by a scan is diagnosed, but without symptoms, enough bile is probably present in your intestine  to justify delay of surgical correction.

Question 7

What are the symptoms of common bile duct inflammation & can this occur several years after having a cholecystectomy?

Accepted Answer

In about 1% of gallbladder patients, common duct stones may be present but unknown, and some stones form secondarily, and can cause the typical biliary tract symptoms (ruq pain, food intolerance, nausea, etc.)  a simple blood test will let you know if the liver enzymes and bilirubin are abnormal, which would then indicate further workup is necessary. Good luck.

Question 8

Had my gallbladder removed in 2008. had a bile duct stone removed 2009.still having the same symptoms of gallbladder/stone pain.tests so nothing.sos!?

Accepted Answer

Still have common bile duct stones, or other obstructions of your biliary system.  You need blood tests and possible sonogram, ct scan with contrast, and possibly an ercp.

Question 9

I'm just wondering, if your body creates to much bile does this give you constant heart burn and nausea symptoms?

Accepted Answer

The main problem is not that your body secretes to much bile, its how the body hsndle it. If your gallbladder is not working well you may have abdominal pain after eating fatty foods, nausea and even heartburn. But the most common cause of heartburn in usa is gerd and sometimes nausea is part if it. Consult your physician.

Question 10

My liver is 17cm with no bile in urin and no symptoms but pain in the lumber region of right side any ideas about weather this normal or hepatomegaly ?

Accepted Answer

The liver size does vary based upon the height and weight of the person. The size you mentioned is little higher than normal range for a women. This probably is not the reason for your backpain, Have comprehensive history and exam to find out the cause of your problem.

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What are symptoms of a stone in bile duct?

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What are the symptoms of too much bile and what happens if you have too much bile in your system. i had my gallbladder removed five months ago.

I had my gallbladder removed in september. i've been experiencing increased acid reflux symptoms since. could this be healed by taking bile salts?

Had cholecystectomy 2 months ago and developed bile reflux. tried ppis not working. what other meds treat it and is it forever or temporary symptom?

Can a person have a biliary obstruction for many years without any symptom and infections? or does it usually cause symptoms if the bile duct is blocked? which one is true?

Does a common bile duct obstruction cause symptoms and infections or do they remain silent for many years?

What are the symptoms of common bile duct inflammation & can this occur several years after having a cholecystectomy?

Had my gallbladder removed in 2008. had a bile duct stone removed 2009.still having the same symptoms of gallbladder/stone pain.tests so nothing.sos!?

I'm just wondering, if your body creates to much bile does this give you constant heart burn and nausea symptoms?

My liver is 17cm with no bile in urin and no symptoms but pain in the lumber region of right side any ideas about weather this normal or hepatomegaly ?

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