Re: PLEASE REPLY / biliary ducts swollen

It is common medical practise to measure the diameter of the common bile duct. Unfortunately, as with all human measurements there isn't an average and the bile duct size varies considerably from person to person. Therefore its measurement is a sign rather than a symptom. In the most general terms as the diameter of the common bile duct increases so does the probability of having gallstones, particularly in the common bile duct.

Let me try to quantify the probability. In people with common bile duct stones, the mean diameter of the duct was 8.4 mm, ranging from 3-18 mm. In people without common bile duct stones it was 4.8 mm ranging from 1-12 mm; The frequency of common bile duct stones was strongly correlated with the diameter of the duct. With a diameter of 10 mm you are in a lower risk category. Biliary sludge can give the same indications as Gallstones and may also accompany or be a precursor to gallstones.

Gallstones in themselves are a sign of a problem elsewhere in the liver, colon or elsewhere. If you are suffering from left abdominal discomfort this is often a sign of a problem in the colon; usually around an area called the spleenic fissure. You may have a form of irritable bowel which has altered the bile chemistry allowing gallstones to form. Something you are eating which could be herbs, supplements or just too much of one thing may be the culprit. If in fact the colon and biliary system is upset then this is a classic vicious circle.

You should look cleansing by all means. If you are suffering predominantly from pain then a Liver Flush is the only other than surgery. If the colon is at the root of the problem look into a two to four week colon cleansing programme before liver cleaning or soon after you have carried out a liver flush to relieve any discomfort.

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