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Can blockage in the bile duct cause pain?

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Yes: It can be quite painful.

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Answered 4/5/2013

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It might: Sudden onset of bile blockage with gallstones may cause pain. Slow bile duct blockage from a tumor may not cause pain. Both will result in yellow jaundice and abnormal blood tests.

Answered 4/28/2013

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