Cholangitis is inflammation in your bile ducts that, without treatment, can lead to serious health issues. Cholangitis is a type of liver disease that causes inflammation (swelling) in the bile duct.

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UNDERSTANDING PRIMARY BILIARY CHOLANGITIS (PBC): CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT What Causes Primary Biliary Cholangitis?Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic liver disease, and ...

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), previously referred to as primary biliary cirrhosis, is an autoimmune disorder characterized by intrahepatic cholestasis. While the precise etiology and pathogenesis ...

Cholangitis and cholecystitis are two conditions that share some similarities but have different causes and symptoms. Cholangitis affects the bile ducts, while cholecystitis affects the gallbladder.

Cholangitis describes inflammation in the bile ducts or biliary system. Some forms of cholangitis can be life threatening. Treatment may involve antibiotics, drainage of the bile duct, and intravenous ...

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), formerly known as primary biliary cirrhosis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) both involve the breakdown of your bile ducts. Both conditions are also thought ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Primary sclerosing cholangitis ...

A primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) diagnosis can be life-changing. For many, it’s an emotional journey filled with questions, uncertainties and a need to redefine what life looks like with a chronic ...

The proportion of male PBC patients in Japan nearly doubled from 12.4% to 20.6% between 2010 and 2021, while the mean age at diagnosis increased by approximately 5 years, suggesting PBC should no ...