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Can a dilated bile duct make you itchy?

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It depends: After gallbladder removal, the bile duct dilates a little and doesn't cause any problems. However, if the duct is dilated because of some blockage, the bilirubin can increase and this can cause itching.

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Answered 5/19/2018

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