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Also known as choledocholithiasis Bile duct stones are gallstones that can sometimes block the common bile duct.
Bile helps your body digest fat. Your bile duct takes bile from your gallbladder to your intestine. Sometimes, small stones of cholesterol can form inside the gallbladder and then get stuck in your bile duct. This condition is known as choledocholithiasis (bile duct stones).
Usually, bile duct stones pass on their own. If they get stuck, they can cause the following symptoms:
Your HCA UK or Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) consultant will start by discussing your symptoms with you. They may recommend a renal ultrasound. Carried out by one of our specialist radiology consultants, a renal ultrasound uses sound waves to create images of your liver, gallbladder and bile duct. It's the most effective way of detecting gallstones and bile duct stones.
Normally, bile duct stones only require treatment if they're causing symptoms like severe abdominal pain or jaundice. If you need treatment, your options might include:
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.