Human bodies consist of thin tubes that connect the liver and the small intestine. These tubes allow bile to transfer from the liver to the small intestine via the Gallbladder. The fluid helps in the proper digestion of food.
Key points bile duct
- It is a rare disease, and here, the malignant cells transform into the bile duct.
- Individuals suffering from certain liver diseases can enhance the risk of the bile duct.
- Once people suffer from any sign relating to bile duct cancer, they need to examine nearby organs so that the status of the cancer can get diagnosed.
- A sample tissue can be used to diagnose bile duct cancer.
Signs and symptoms of bile duct
Normally, It does not come with any signs or symptoms unless it reaches a later stage. However, there are some cases where it reveals some early signs and symptoms.
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Jaundice
Sometimes, people may face the skin, and white parts of the eyes turn yellow. One can find paler poo than normal and yellowish pee. Itchy skin is also another symptom of bile duct cancer.
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Loss of appetite
People face is loss of appetite. People also may find that they are losing weight without any effort.
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Abdominal pain
Patients can feel pain in the abdomen. In general, the bile duct seldom causes belly pain, but in the case of large tumours, patients can suffer from belly pain.
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Feeling tired
They will feel tired or have a loss of energy.
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Fever
Sometimes, people may face fever and high temperatures.
Conclusion
Prolife Cancer Centre and Research Institute, Pune, has emerged as a reliable clinic where patients who suffer from bile duct cancer can get the best treatment.
About Dr, Sumit Shah
Dr. Sumit Shah is the Founder of Prolife Cancer Centre & Research Institute which provides the most comprehensive and integrated Cancer Treatment under one roof. He is the Chief Consultant, Surgical Oncologist & Laparoscopic surgeon. He has pursued a super speciality course at the Cancer Centre Welfare Home and Res. Institute, Kolkata, and being awarded as the Best Outgoing Cancer Surgeon from this Institute. Dr. Shah is one of the few Bile Duct Cancer Specialists in Pune who possess this recognized degree in Surgical Oncology.
