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A member asked:

Blockage in hepatic duct. dr suspects stricture. ercp soon. chronic pain/nausea worse with solid food. what is the physiology/reason for pain?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Either from gall: Bladder disease or from chronic pancreatitis from the blockage.

Dr Hutchman agreed

Answered 6/19/2013

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