Acute Cholangitis Quiz
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Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
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
Periodic fever (>100.4°F / 38°C)
Remittent fever of 102.2°F / 39°C
Stomach was uncomfortable, then had a fever
Extremely high fever of 106.7°F / 41.5°C or higher
Fever of 100.4°F / 38°C or more for weeks
Baby has a fever but is otherwise healthy and energetic
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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.
Typical Symptoms of Acute Cholangitis
History of bile duct infection or inflammation, i.e. cholangitis
Abdominal pain that worsens after meals
Stomach pain or tummy ache in a specific place
Suspected Murphy's sign positive
Fever
Right upper abdominal pain
Decrease in urine volume
Pain when pressing down on the abdomen
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Acute Cholangitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Have you been diagnosed with gallbladder inflammation (cholangitis) or treated with a bile duct stent?
Does eating make your stomach pain worse?
Is your stomach pain localized to one specific area?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have pain in the upper right abdomen?
Treatmentof 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 Medicine)
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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