Acute cholecystitis is swelling (inflammation) of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the belly (abdomen), beneath the liver. The gallbladder holds a digestive fluid (bile) that's released into the small intestine. Acute cholecystitis is a potentially serious condition that usually needs to be treated in hospital.
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Causes
- Gall Stones
- Tumor
- Bile duct blockage
- Infections
Symptoms
âž³ Severe pain in your upper right or center abdomen
âž³ Pain that spreads to your right shoulder or back
âž³ Tenderness over your abdomen when it's touched
âž³ Nausea
âž³ Vomiting
âž³ Fever
âž³ Sweating
âž³ Loss of appetite
Diagnosis
To diagnose acute cholecystitis, your GP will examine your abdomen.
- Murphy’s sign
- Blood Test
- Ultrasound scan of abdomen
Complications
If untreated, acute cholecystitis can lead to a serious complications, including:
1. Infection within the gallbladder
2. Death of gallbladder tissue
3. Torn gallbladder
4. Intraabdominal abscess
Prevention
Lose weight slowly
Maintain a healthy weight
Choose a healthy diet, balanced diet and reducing the number of high-cholesterol foods
Reference
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