10 Choledocholithiasis Symptoms

By leslie

Reviewed: dr. stavarache

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1. ’Gallstones.’ Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/gallstones/symptoms-causes/syc-20354214
2. 'Choledocholithiasis.' https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000274.html

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Choledocholithiasis is a serious and painful condition caused by a gallstone becoming wedged in the common bile duct and backs up into the liver. Inflammation and discomfort is likely to follow after the blockage occurs.

In some cases, the stone may pass on its own, but more commonly, it remains in the duct and must be removed surgically. Sometimes, choledocholithiasis can occur even after the gallbladder has been removed.¹’Gallstones.’ Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/gallstones/symptoms-causes/syc-20354214

Choledocholithiasis