Will liver bile duct stones cause facial spots?

Written by Liu Wu Cai
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Updated on February 12, 2025
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Patients with intrahepatic bile duct stones generally do not experience facial pigmentation. The symptoms of intrahepatic bile duct stones primarily manifest as acute cholangitis, with noticeable right upper abdominal pain, and may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Some patients may also exhibit symptoms of systemic infection such as chills, high fever, and fatigue. Additionally, obstructive jaundice can occur, characterized by lighter stool color, darker urine color, and yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes. However, facial pigmentation generally does not occur. Therefore, for patients with recurrent intrahepatic bile duct stones, early surgical treatment should be considered. Surgery is the only definitive treatment to relieve the condition effectively.

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Do people with intrahepatic bile duct stones experience weight loss?

Generally, patients with intrahepatic bile duct stones do not experience weight loss. If there is a significant weight decrease over a short period of time, resulting in weight loss or even cachexia, attention should be raised. It is necessary to complete relevant examinations to determine if there are malignant tumors. For patients with intrahepatic bile duct stones, although they may repeatedly experience upper abdominal pain and discomfort, along with nausea and vomiting, and sometimes concurrent cholangitis that results in jaundice, generally, it does not affect their weight. Of course, the condition of patients with intrahepatic bile duct stones should be actively managed. For treatment, typically, laparoscopic choledochotomy for stone removal is chosen, which can completely eliminate the stones and significantly improve the patients' quality of life.

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Multiple intrahepatic bile duct stones

Multiple intrahepatic bile duct stones are a description used in imaging studies such as ultrasound and CT, meaning there are multiple stones within the intrahepatic bile ducts. Particularly in cases where there is recurrent upper right abdominal pain, the appearance of jaundice, chills, and high fever, it is important to pay attention and consider early surgical treatment. The main surgical approach is laparoscopic choledocholithotomy, which can completely treat the condition by removing the stones. Additionally, for patients with intrahepatic bile duct stones, it is also important to avoid spicy and irritating foods in their diet to reduce inflammatory irritation and better promote recovery from the condition. The diet should primarily consist of light meals, and eating fresh vegetables and fruits can better facilitate relief from the condition.

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Will running cause pain if there are stones in the bile ducts within the liver?

Patients with intrahepatic bile duct stones may experience pain while running. For patients with intrahepatic bile duct stones, symptoms often worsen after vigorous activities. These patients frequently also suffer from cholangitis, which can cause significant pain in the upper right abdomen, along with clinical symptoms such as jaundice, nausea, vomiting, chills, and high fever, especially after consuming greasy food or overeating combined with intense activity. Therefore, it is advisable to seek surgical treatment as soon as possible. The main surgical method is laparoscopic choledochotomy for stone removal, which can achieve better treatment outcomes after the stones are extracted.

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Is the incidence of intrahepatic bile duct stones high?

Intrahepatic bile duct stones have a relatively low incidence rate. They are a type of gallstone, and compared to gallbladder stones, their occurrence is less frequent. Patients with intrahepatic bile duct stones often experience concurrent cholangitis, leading to symptoms such as upper abdominal pain, significant nausea, and vomiting, along with other gastrointestinal symptoms. Therefore, for patients with intrahepatic bile duct stones, when significant symptoms occur, not only is the use of antibiotics necessary to treat the infection and control the inflammation, but surgery is also required to achieve therapeutic effects. The primary surgical method is choledochotomy for stone removal, which can lead to better treatment outcomes after the stones are extracted.

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What to do about vomiting due to intrahepatic bile duct stones?

Patients with intrahepatic bile duct stones often have concomitant acute cholangitis, presenting with prominent right upper abdominal pain. Thus, they may experience clinical symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, chills, high fever, and jaundice. At this point, treatment should involve the use of antibiotics to combat the infection. Once the inflammation is controlled, the condition can be alleviated. Gastric protective drugs can also be used for symptomatic treatment to better relieve symptoms. However, for patients with symptomatic intrahepatic bile duct stones, the primary treatment is surgical, which is the only way to cure the condition completely. Conservative treatment can only alleviate symptoms. The surgical method mainly involves laparoscopic choledochotomy for stone removal, which can cure the condition by removing the stones.