Published on June 29, 2024
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.