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cholan·gi·tis

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  1. cholangitisnoun

    inflammation of the bile ducts

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  1. cholangitisnoun

    An inflammation of the bile duct

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  1. cholangitis

    Ascending cholangitis, also known as acute cholangitis or simply cholangitis, is inflammation of the bile duct, usually caused by bacteria ascending from its junction with the duodenum (first part of the small intestine). It tends to occur if the bile duct is already partially obstructed by gallstones.Cholangitis can be life-threatening, and is regarded as a medical emergency. Characteristic symptoms include yellow discoloration of the skin or whites of the eyes, fever, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, low blood pressure and confusion. Initial treatment is with intravenous fluids and antibiotics, but there is often an underlying problem (such as gallstones or narrowing in the bile duct) for which further tests and treatments may be necessary, usually in the form of endoscopy to relieve obstruction of the bile duct. The word is from Greek chol-, bile + ang-, vessel + -itis, inflammation.

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  1. cholangitis

    Cholangitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the bile ducts, often caused by a bacterial infection resulting from blockage in the bile ducts due to gallstones or other problems. This can lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever, jaundice, and nausea. If left untreated, it may lead to serious complications including infection spread to the liver.

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  1. Cholangitis

    Ascending cholangitis or acute cholangitis is an infection of the bile duct, usually caused by bacteria ascending from its junction with the duodenum. It tends to occur if the bile duct is already partially obstructed by gallstones. Cholangitis can be life-threatening, and is regarded as a medical emergency. Characteristic symptoms include jaundice, fever, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, low blood pressure and confusion. Initial treatment is with intravenous fluids and antibiotics, but there is often an underlying problem for which further tests and treatments may be necessary, usually in the form of endoscopy to relieve obstruction of the bile duct.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Cholangitis

    Inflammation of the biliary ductal system (BILE DUCTS); intrahepatic, extrahepatic, or both.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cholangitis in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cholangitis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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