What Is Cholecystitis?
6. Blocked Bile Duct
In addition to the causes mentioned, there are numerous other reasons why the bile duct can become blocked. For example, damage can cause severe scarring that can cause the duct to become blocked. The bile duct can also become twisted, preventing bile from flowing freely out through the duct.
A bile duct blockage will sometimes clear up on its own depending on the severity of the condition. At other times, medical intervention may be needed and this will involve surgery in some cases. Severe, potentially life-threatening infections are a possibility, in addition to cholecystitis, so the patient should be found medical assistance as soon as possible.
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