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HorseAdvice.com » Diseases of Horses » Colic, Diarrhea, GI Tract » Mouth, Esophagus, and Liver » Diseases of the Bile Duct »
  Discussion on New Article on Diseases of the Bile Duct in Horses
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Posted on Friday, Oct 29, 2004 - 2:15 pm:

Bile duct diseases are generally characterized by icterus (jaundice), colic, and fever. Icterus occurs when there is a build up of bilirubin in the tissues. Not all of these symptoms are present in every case and these symptoms can be caused by diseases other than bile duct problems. If one of your primary symptoms is icterus but you are uncertain of its significance see Icterus (Jaundice) in Horses. This article is about the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of disease of the bile duct.

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