Itchy skin may be a symptom of gallbladder cancer if other symptoms are present, such as yellow skin and eyes, fever, or unexplained weight loss. Itching can be a symptom of gallbladder cancer, but, ...

Bile duct cancer is an aggressive form of cancer that can be difficult to treat. Many people with the cancer are diagnosed in its later stages. Also known as cholangiocarcinoma, bile duct cancer ...

Bile duct cancer can cause a buildup of fluid in the lining of the abdomen, called ascites. This can lead to abdominal bloating and discomfort. Bile ducts are part of the digestive system. They are ...

Bile duct cancer can often be treated more effectively when detected early. However, its initial symptoms are often mild and can resemble common digestive or liver problems, leading to delayed ...

It’s no coincidence that “full of bile” is a phrase used to describe ill-tempered people. When the transit of this life-sustaining fluid is disrupted, as happens in the rare bile duct cancers called ...

Jaundice is considered a liver-related condition, but when it appears alongside abdominal pain, the cause may lie in the bile duct. The skin turns yellow, the eyes lose their normal brightness, and a ...

Urine colour can provide important diagnostic information. For example, orange urine may indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI), liver disease, or bile duct disorder. Dr Marco Franzoi and colleagues ...

Biliary atresia (BA) is a life-threatening liver disease of infancy in which early surgery can restore bile flow but rarely halts long-term liver injury.