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
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Symptoms[edit | edit source]
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| 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]
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- Interview
- Physical examination
- Abdominal palpation
- Temperature measurement
- Blood draw
- MRI
- Differential diagnosis
Treatments[edit | edit source]
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Additional treatments: