Cholangitis
Description
A disease of the common bile duct.
Overview
Cholangitis is a disease of the common bile duct. The bile duct is a tube that carries bile from the gallbladder to the small intestine. Cholangitis can happen when a gallstone or tumor blocks the duct, causing bacteria to build up.
Symptoms
Symptoms include belly pain, chills, fever and dark urine.
Treatments
Treatments include medicine and surgery.
Last Updated Jun 29, 2024
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