Cholangitis and cholecystitis are two conditions that share some similarities but have different causes and symptoms. Cholangitis affects the bile ducts, while cholecystitis affects the gallbladder.

Cholangitis is inflammation (swelling) in the bile duct. Treatment depends on your symptoms and whether you have chronic or acute cholangitis.

SAN DIEGO — Statin therapy decreased the risk for developing acute cholangitis among patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week 2022 ...