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These
are protrusions which grow out of the membranous lining causing
obstruction of the tear
duct system and it
's mainly caused by allergies.
Mastitis
is an inflammation of the breast that can
be caused by
obstruction (clogged
duct), infection, or allergy.
A blocked tear
duct, called nasolacrimal
duct obstruction, may
be mistaken for pinkeye.
However, biliary
obstruction could also
be due to benign processes such as bile
duct stones.
People with
obstruction of the bile
ducts should not use boldo, and doctor's advice
is recommended for those who suffer from gallstones before consuming the herb in any form.
It
is not recommended for people with gallstones or biliary tract (bile
duct)
obstruction without first consulting a physician.
[4] However, due to its bile - stimulant effect, turmeric should
be avoided in patients who have bile -
duct obstruction, gallstones, or stomach ulcers.
Surgery may
be required in cats with bile
duct obstruction.
Many cases of CCHS
are suppurative, caused by a bacterial infection of the gall bladder with subsequent
obstruction of the bile
duct from mineralized deposits or swelling.
If bile production
is reduced or if bile can not enter the digestive tract through the bile
ducts due to
obstruction or swelling, illness occurs.
Inflammation of the gallbladder
is sometimes associated with gallstones, and
is often associated with
obstruction and / or inflammation of the common bile
duct and / or the liver / bile system.
Rupture of the gallbladder or bile
duct is most often due to gallstone
obstruction, inflammation of the gallbladder, or blunt trauma.
If the problem
is from lacrimal
duct blockage, the
obstruction will have to
be addressed.
This can
be done by either cutting directly into the
duct where the
obstruction is located or by finding the
duct opening in the small intestine and catheterizing and relieving the
obstruction.
If the problem
is blockage of the lacrimal drainage system, the
ducts may need to
be flushed or the
obstruction cleared with a surgical procedure to open the
ducts.
However, the NLA
is made up of such small
ducts that access to the
obstruction can
be extremely difficult.
Whether the
obstructions are caused by a scarred
duct or a foreign body, temporary stents can usually
be placed so as to reopen the
duct from eye to nose.
This problem
is also called extra-hepatic biliary
duct obstruction (EHBDO).
It
's a good idea to do this on at least an annual basis, since high cholesterol can
be associated with many other health issues, including: Kidney disorders, an under - functioning thyroid gland, an over-functioning adrenal gland, diabetes, pancreas inflammation, and bile
duct obstruction.
Whether the
obstructions are caused by a partially scarred
duct or a foreign body such as a foxtail, stents can
be placed in the
duct from eye to nose.
Exploratory surgery
is necessary where there
is bile
duct obstruction.