Intrahepatic bile duct stones accumulate in the bile ducts that drain the liver, causing liver atrophy and cirrhosis. Therefore, intrahepatic bile duct stones do not heal on their own. However, if some patients have biliary tract infection, jaundice may occur when the whole biliary system is obstructed. If left untreated, biliary cirrhosis, liver atrophy, liver abscess and other serious complications may occur when the stones spread throughout the biliary system inside and outside the liver at a later stage. If left untreated, biliary cirrhosis, liver atrophy, liver abscess, and other serious complications may occur. Because intrahepatic bile duct stones are mostly caused by the narrowing of the distal intrahepatic bile duct and poor bile excretion, causing the formation of stones, it is difficult to excrete the stones from the bile ducts of the hepatic segment after they are produced. Therefore, intrahepatic bile duct stones usually do not heal on their own. Patients with asymptomatic intrahepatic bile duct stones may choose to be observed without surgery. Patients with recurrent bile duct infections require surgery to remove the stones from the bile ducts to achieve a cure. People who are diagnosed with intrahepatic bile duct stones need to seek medical advice and follow the guidance of a specialist, and eat a light diet without cold, spicy or irritating foods.