10 Causes of High Bilirubin Levels
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #9: Inflamed Bile Duct
Bile is a substance that helps us to break down the fats that we eat. The bile duct helps to move this bile to where it is needed, helping to make sure the digestive system is working effectively. If this duct becomes inflamed then the system can begin to suffer as a result. There are various reasons why the bile duct might become inflamed.
An inflamed bile duct can prevent the flow of bile in the digestive system. Bile contains bilirubin so if the flow of bile is impeded, it can cause levels of bilirubin in the body to rise. An inflamed bile duct is something that you should look to get treated as soon as you can.
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