What can stop bile?

* Medications: Certain medications, such as antibiotics and statins, can interfere with bile production or flow.

* Liver disease: Liver diseases, such as cirrhosis and hepatitis, can damage the liver cells responsible for producing bile.

* Gallbladder disease: Gallstones can block the bile ducts, preventing bile from flowing into the small intestine.

* Pancreatic disease: Pancreatitis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the pancreas, can block the bile ducts and prevent bile from flowing into the small intestine.

* Cancer: Cancer of the liver, pancreas, or bile ducts can block the bile ducts and prevent bile from flowing into the small intestine.