Cholangitis
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Cholangitis is inflammation of the bile ducts, the passages that carry bile from the liver to the intestine, and it is usually related to their obstruction or infection.
Common symptoms: pain in the upper part of the abdomen, fever, and, in some cases, yellowish coloring of the skin or eyes.
When to seek care? It is a condition that may require prompt evaluation, especially if abdominal pain is accompanied by fever or jaundice; in the case of these signs, it is advisable to seek care without delay.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist studies the bile and digestive ducts, and the general surgeon is involved when an intervention is needed. A timely medical evaluation is key to addressing it properly.
Data on 1,128 doctors who treat cholangitis
Which specialist treats cholangitis?
Cholangitis is treated by a general surgeon, with support from a gastroenterologist since it involves the bile ducts. A general practitioner can guide you in an initial evaluation. You can book with a general surgeon near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in cholangitis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Yareth Marleen Cortés Uribe
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Frequently asked questions
What is cholangitis?
Cholangitis is inflammation of the bile ducts, the passages that carry bile from the liver to the intestine, and it is usually related to their obstruction or infection.
Which doctor treats cholangitis?
Cholangitis is treated by a general surgeon, with support from a gastroenterologist since it involves the bile ducts. A general practitioner can guide you in an initial evaluation. You can book with a general surgeon near you.