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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?

Q: 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?

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

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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

Answered 8/27/2021

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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