Biliary Tract Diseases

Acute

What is Biliary Tract Diseases?

Biliary tract diseases affect the bile ducts, which play a crucial role in transporting bile from the liver to the small intestine for digestion. Conditions like bile duct stones, strictures, or infections can cause symptoms like jaundice, abdominal pain, and itching.

  • Fatigue
  • Bloating
  • Itching
  • Pale stools
  • Dark urine
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Abdominal pain, often in the upper right side
  • Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
  • Pancreatitis
  • Gallbladder or bile duct infection
  • Gallbladder or bile duct obstruction
  • Malabsorption of fat-soluble vitamins
  • Bile duct scarring (sclerosing cholangitis)

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

The treatment for Biliary Tract Diseases depends on the specific condition and may involve:

  • Medications to manage pain and inflammation
  • Dietary changes
  • Surgery to remove gallstones or treat obstructions
  • Endoscopic procedures to remove or bypass obstructions
  • Stent placement
  • Liver transplantation (in severe cases)

Consult with experienced Doctors

MGMCH is home to some of the most eminent doctors in the world, most of whom are pioneers in their respective arenas and are renowned for developing
innovative and revolutionary procedures

  • Management Team
    Dr. (Prof.) Naimish N. Mehta

    Professor & Head Department of HPB & Liver Transplantation Surgery.

    Experience24years

    QualificationMBBS, MS, FACRSI, FAIS, FEBS, FALS (HPB)

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  • Management Team
    Dr. Anand Nagar

    Professor

    Experience7years

    QualificationMBBS, MS, DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology)

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