What is ascending cholangitis?
Ascending cholangitis is an infection of the biliary tree, most commonly caused by obstruction. It is also known as simply cholangitis.
How do members experience ascending cholangitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with ascending cholangitis*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for ascending cholangitis*
Who has ascending cholangitis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 3 |