High bilirubin levels increase the risk of developing bilirubin gallstones—a type of gallstone more prevalent in Sickle Cell ...

Urine pH is normally slightly acidic (5.5–6.5). Bilirubin is not normally present in urine and indicates either bile duct obstruction or intrinsic hepatic disease. Elevated levels of ...

What are plugged milk ducts? A plugged milk duct feels like a sore lump in the breast. Some mothers seem to be more likely to get them. Usually they go away within a few days without doing anything.

This may lead to increased pressure in the pancreatic tissue, in particular if calculi and/or duct stenosis are present. The increased pressure and/or shearing forces will lead to compression of the ...