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Optimal treatment for extrahepatic bile duct stones

Nov 10, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Gao Jun
Introduction
In general, extrahepatic bile duct stones may be associated with dietary habits, genetic factors, gastritis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, and other factors. It is recommended to visit a正规 hospital to determine the underlying cause and, under medical guidance, choose appropriate management strategies such as dietary adjustments, surgical treatment, or medication to relieve symptoms. It is also important to maintain a regular lifestyle, avoid staying up late, drink plenty of water, and exercise regularly, which can help enhance the body's immunity.

Under normal circumstances, extrahepatic bile duct stones may be associated with dietary habits, genetic factors, gastritis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, and other factors. It is recommended to visit a正规 hospital to determine the exact cause and, under medical guidance, choose appropriate interventions such as dietary adjustments, surgical treatment, or medication to relieve symptoms. Specific analysis is as follows:

1. Dietary habits: Diets high in cholesterol and fat may increase cholesterol levels in bile, promoting stone formation. It is advisable to maintain a balanced diet and consume more fresh fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, and celery, which can help alleviate symptoms.

2. Genetic factors: Genetic influences may lead to naturally impaired gallbladder function in some individuals, resulting in poor gallbladder emptying, bile stasis in the bile ducts, and subsequent stone formation. Under medical guidance, surgical treatments such as choledocholithotomy or biliary-enteric anastomosis may be considered.

3. Gastritis: Psychological factors may cause dysfunction of the cerebral cortex, leading to spasmodic contraction of gastric wall blood vessels and resulting in gastritis. This may cause bile reflux into the pancreas and extrahepatic bile ducts, contributing to the formation of extrahepatic bile duct stones. Medications such as amoxicillin granules, domperidone tablets, and Xiangsha Yangwei granules should be used according to medical advice to help relieve symptoms.

4. Pancreatitis: Excessive alcohol consumption may stimulate pancreatic secretion, damage acinar cells, and lead to pancreatitis, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and fever. It may also impair bile excretion, thereby promoting the formation of extrahepatic bile duct stones. Treatment under medical supervision may include proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole enteric-coated capsules, pantoprazole enteric-coated capsules, or lansoprazole enteric-coated capsules.

5. Cholecystitis: Skipping breakfast may cause bile to accumulate in the gallbladder, increasing the risk of cholecystitis and associated symptoms such as bloating, dull pain, and acid reflux. Medications such as Dan Ning tablets, ursodeoxycholic acid capsules, or cefixime tablets should be taken as prescribed by a doctor.

    In daily life, it is also important to maintain a regular schedule, avoid staying up late, drink plenty of water, and engage in regular physical activity to enhance overall immunity.

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