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Cholangitis
SYMPTOMS include pain in the upper right abdomen that is intermittent and
colicky, chills, fever and jaundice (a yellowing of the skin).
CAUSES. A tumor or stones obstruct the bile ducts and produce inflammation.
TREATMENT. Antibiotics & fluid replacement.
.Surgery may have to clear the obstruction.