What should be noted for intrahepatic bile duct stones?

Written by Zhang Tao
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Updated on September 08, 2024
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Patients with intrahepatic bile duct stones should pay attention to the following: First, try to reduce the intake of fats, especially animal fats; second, the formation of a considerable number of intrahepatic bile duct stones is related to high cholesterol levels and metabolic disorders in the body, so it is necessary to limit foods high in cholesterol, such as eggs and the organs of various meat animals; third, food should be prepared by steaming, boiling, or stewing; fourth, increase the supply of fish, lean meats, soy products, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

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How to deal with inflammation and pain caused by intrahepatic bile duct stones?

For patients with intrahepatic bile duct stones, acute cholangitis may occur, which can cause fever and significant upper abdominal pain. At this time, antibiotic treatment should be used to control the infection, and the condition can be alleviated once the inflammation is under control. Moreover, if the condition recurs repeatedly, surgical treatment should be chosen. Only by surgically removing the stones can the symptoms be completely cured. Patients with intrahepatic bile duct stones should also be careful with their diet. They should avoid spicy and irritating foods to reduce inflammation, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits that are rich in vitamins to better promote recovery. Patients who have undergone surgery should also have regular ultrasound check-ups to dynamically observe changes in their condition.

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What medicine should be taken for intrahepatic bile duct stones?

The treatment of intrahepatic bile duct stones currently does not have specific medications. Traditional Chinese medicine treatments primarily focus on clearing the liver and facilitating bile flow, and have certain clinical effects. Western medicine often uses deoxycholic acid, ursodeoxycholic acid, and chenodeoxycholic acid, which can somewhat prevent the formation of bile duct stones. It is also recommended that patients change poor lifestyle habits, adjust their life rhythms, and eat three meals a day at regular times, especially breakfast. Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.

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Ultrasound presentation of intrahepatic bile duct stones

Intrahepatic bile duct stones can generally be detected via ultrasound, as they show up as strong echoes due to their solid nature which reflects sound waves back to the surface. However, the majority of these intrahepatic bile duct stones are asymptomatic. Since they rarely cause dilation of the intrahepatic bile ducts, and as long as the bile ducts do not appear dilated, thickened, or tortuous on the ultrasound, they usually do not have any significant impact. Therefore, most intrahepatic bile duct stones do not require treatment and can be managed through observation.

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What should be noted for intrahepatic bile duct stones?

Patients with intrahepatic bile duct stones should pay attention to the following: First, try to reduce the intake of fats, especially animal fats; second, the formation of a considerable number of intrahepatic bile duct stones is related to high cholesterol levels and metabolic disorders in the body, so it is necessary to limit foods high in cholesterol, such as eggs and the organs of various meat animals; third, food should be prepared by steaming, boiling, or stewing; fourth, increase the supply of fish, lean meats, soy products, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

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"Intrahepatic bile duct stones"

Intrahepatic bile duct stones, as the name implies, are stones located within the bile ducts inside the liver. The biliary tract is divided into extrahepatic and intrahepatic bile ducts. The intrahepatic bile ducts refer to the left and right hepatic ducts and their related branches. The intrahepatic bile ducts evolve from the left and right hepatic ducts into the common hepatic duct, common bile duct, and gallbladder, which are part of what we commonly refer to as the extrahepatic bile ducts. The symptoms of intrahepatic bile duct stones are not as apparent as those of common bile duct stones, but most intrahepatic bile duct stones cause upper abdominal pain in patients; generally, jaundice does not occur.