Cholangiohepatitis

Cholangiohepatitis is an inflammation of the bile ducts and liver.

This disease is characterized by simultaneous damage to the biliary tract (cholangitis) and liver parenchyma (hepatitis). With cholangiohepatitis, inflammation of the walls of the bile ducts and liver tissue is observed.

Causes of cholangiohepatitis:

1. Infectious agents - viruses, bacteria, fungi. The most common pathogens are Escherichia coli, staphylococci, and streptococci.

2. Toxic effects of drugs.

3. Mechanical jaundice.

4. Autoimmune diseases.

Symptoms of cholangiohepatitis:

1. Pain in the right hypochondrium.

2. Jaundice.

3. Temperature increase.

4. Nausea, vomiting.

5. Enlarged liver.

6. Increased levels of liver enzymes in the blood.

To diagnose cholangiohepatitis, blood tests, ultrasound of the abdominal organs, computed tomography, MRI, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography are performed.

Treatment includes the prescription of antibiotics, choleretic, hepatoprotectors, and, if necessary, drainage of the biliary tract.