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Treatment of Bile Duct Inflammation

Cost for treatment

Conservative treatment of bile duct inflammation
4256.39
General therapeutic rehabilitation
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University Hospital Duesseldorf

8.5/10
location_onGermany, Duesseldorf

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectology

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
Conservative treatment of bile duct inflammation
5063.1

University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

10/10
location_onGermany, Munich

Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
Conservative treatment of bile duct inflammation
4980.62

University Hospital Ulm

8.7/10
location_onGermany, Ulm

Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

The University Hospital Ulm started its activities 35 years ago and during this time it has become one of the most prestigious medical institutions in Europe. The hospital is famous for its numerous discoveries and the world-class achievements in medicine and pharmaceuticals. The medical facility has 29 specialized departments a
Conservative treatment of bile duct inflammation
4914.85

University Hospital Frankfurt am Main

10/10

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pulmonology, Allergology, Endocrinology and Diabetology

According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
Conservative treatment of bile duct inflammation
0.00

University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf

9.2/10
location_onGermany, Hamburg

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectology

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
Conservative treatment of bile duct inflammation
5645.65

University Hospital Würzburg

9.2/10
location_onGermany, Würzburg

Department of Gastroenterology, Hematology, Oncology, Hepatology, Infectology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology

According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
Conservative treatment of bile duct inflammation
0.00

University Hospital Bonn

9.2/10
location_onGermany, Bonn

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nephrology, Infectology, Endocrinology and Diabetology

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
Conservative treatment of bile duct inflammation
5027.6

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

9.1/10
location_onGermany, Dresden

Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
Conservative treatment of bile duct inflammation
5722.9

Charite University Hospital Berlin

9/10
location_onGermany, Berlin

Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
Conservative treatment of bile duct inflammation
6272.05

University Hospital RWTH Aachen

8.7/10
location_onGermany, Aachen

Department of Gastroenterology, Metabolic Disorders and Internal Intensive Care

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
Conservative treatment of bile duct inflammation
5123.65

University Hospital Heidelberg

9.8/10
location_onGermany, Heidelberg

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectology

According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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University Hospital Halle (Saale)

9.6/10
location_onGermany, Halle

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Pulmonology

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
Conservative treatment of bile duct inflammation
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University Hospital Jena

8.9/10
location_onGermany, Jena

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectology

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
Conservative treatment of bile duct inflammation
5063.1

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

9.8/10
location_onGermany, Munich

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology and Infectology

The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
Conservative treatment of bile duct inflammation
5080.84

University Hospital Marburg UKGM

8.6/10
location_onGermany, Marburg

Department of Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Metabolism and Clinical Infectology

The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
Conservative treatment of bile duct inflammation
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University Hospital Muenster

9.8/10
location_onGermany, Muenster

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology, Diabetology and Infectology

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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About the disease

Bile duct inflammation is a condition, which develops when bile ducts become inflamed for some reason. Overall, bile ducts are responsible for transporting bile from the liver to the gallbladder. During this transportation bile ducts also pass through the pancreas and small intestine. Inflammation of the bile ducts can develop if there is some problem with liver, gallbladder, pancreas or small intestine, as these organs are interconnected with each other. The main cause of the bile duct inflammation are the gallstones, which  can create certain uncomfortable sensations. Bile duct inflammation is more common among women, who are more susceptible to developing gallstones in their lifetime. Gallstones can develop for a number of reasons: malnutrition, bad dietary habits, smoking, alcohol consumption and mere genetic predisposition. Liver problems and diseases of the gallbladder can also contribute to development of the gallstones. Cirrhosis and liver inflammation are leading liver diseases, which can lead to bile duct inflammation. Bacterial infections can also cause development of bile duct inflammation. It usually has two phases: acute and chronic one. In the acute phase person feels severe pain in the lower abdomen, while chronic bile duct inflammation can develop gradually and can be latent for several days before manifesting itself as a pain. If not treated on time, bile duct inflammation can result in the bile duct obstruction, which is a more difficult condition to treat.

Bile duct inflammation usually develops in the walls of the bile ducts, although in some cases it can affect the gallbladder and liver as well. 

Symptoms

  • Pain in the lower abdomen
  • Constipation or, in some cases, diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Changed colour of the stool
  • Dark-colored urine
  • Weight loss
  • Yellow skin, which can also indicate problem with liver

Diagnosis

A blood test and urinalysis are used to determine if the inflammation was caused by infection. It can also determine bacteria which could have caused the inflammatory process in the bile ducts. 

An ultrasound of the bile ducts can determine is there any any gallstones which could be causing inflammation or if there is an obstruction of the bile ducts.

An MRI scan and other imaging tests are used to examine the liver and pancreas and determine if they are causing inflammation. 

Treatment

Conservative treatment is used to fight the bacterial infection or any other condition, which causes the bile duct inflammation. It is always caused by something else as diagnosis determines the exact cause of inflammation, this cause is treated immediately. Special drugs are prescribed to treat the pancreas or liver if they cause the pain.  

In some cases surgery is used to remove the gallstones. If a person has obstruction of the bile ducts, special stent is used to widen the ducts and restore normal functioning of this organ.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda IvanisovaDr. Farrukh Ahmed