Acute Cholangitis Quiz
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Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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Fever then no fever then fever again
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I have lower abdominal pain
Remittent fever of 102.2°F / 39°C
Stomach was uncomfortable, then had a fever
I have left lower abdominal pain
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is acute cholangitis?
Inflammation of the bile ducts near the liver. It can be caused by stones or tumors blocking the liver's drainage system. This often results in a serious infection. Prompt medical treatment is crucial as it can be life-threatening.
Symptoms of acute cholangitis
Abdominal pain that worsens after meals
Fever
Right upper abdominal pain
Abdominal pain
Stomach pain or tummy ache in a specific place
Fatigue
Pain when pressing down on the abdomen
Upper central abdominal pain
Questions your doctor may ask to check for acute cholangitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose acute cholangitis
Does your stomach pain get worse when you eat?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have pain in the upper right area of your abdomen (stomach)?
Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?
Do you have abdominal (stomach) pain in any particular location?
Treatment for acute cholangitis
Treatment may include antibiotics to kill the bacteria, and a procedure or surgery to remove the blockage. This may require hospitalization for a period of time.
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Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency department)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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