Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) or Biliary Tract disease is a state of failure of the bile ducts of the liver. A bile duct carries bile juice from the liver and gallbladder through pancreas to the small intestine. Bile is the fluid produced by the liver that helps in food digestion. It helps to get rid of worn out red blood cells, cholesterol, and toxins from the body. Bile is a dark green or yellowish brown fluid secreted by liver to digest food. A major part of bile is released by the small-intestine and rest is stored in the gall bladder. The symptoms of biliary obstruction depends on the cause of obstruction. The primary sign of this disease is presented by a sharp penetrating pain in the upper abdomen. This disease usually develops very slowly, and taking the right kind of medication can slow its progression.
The symptoms can be abrupt and severe, or may appear slowly after years of inflammation and blockage. Bile duct disease causes symptoms related to liver products backing up and leaking into the bloodstream. Other symptoms may be non-absorption of fats and vitamins in the small intestine due to failure to deliver digestive juices. Other symptoms could include:
Some of the most probable causes include:
The main risk factors are:
To prevent the occurrence of this disease, there are certain things one should take care of: