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How can you care for yourself when you have cholangitis?
- Take your antibiotics as directed. Do not stop taking them just because you feel better. You need to take the full course of antibiotics.
- If you have a drain, take care of it as you have been instructed.
Cholangitis: When to call
Call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:
- You passed out (lost consciousness).
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- You have severe belly pain.
- You have a fever not caused by the flu or some other illness that you know you have.
- You are vomiting or feel sick to your stomach.
- You are confused, or your confusion gets worse.
- Your skin or the whites of your eyes turn yellow or get more yellow.
- Your urine is dark yellow-brown, or your stools are light-colored.
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- You do not get better as expected.
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