Cholangitis

Main article, General Surgery.

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

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

Main article: Examination

• Interview
• Physical examination
• Abdominal palpation
• Temperature measurement
• Blood draw
• MRI
• Differential diagnosis

Treatments

Main article: Treatment

• Regular hospitalization
• IV antibiotics
• Diet modification

Additional treatments:

• Antipyretics
• Beta blockers