Cholangitis

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Cholangitis

Cholangitis is an infection of the bile duct usually caused by bacteria ascending from the duodenum. It occurs usually when the bile duct is already partially blocked by gallstones.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 1100
Department: General Surgery

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Fatigue 70
Fever 70
Jaundice 70
Weight loss 50
Abdominal pain 60
Itching 50
Chills 50
Tremor 40
Night sweats 50
Abnormal LFT 70
Inflamed bilduct 100

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Physical examination
  • Abdominal palpation
  • Temperature measurement
  • Blood draw
  • MRI
  • Differential diagnosis

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

Additional treatments: