Gallbladder Inflammation and Gallstones

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What is Gallbladder Inflammation and Gallstones?

Most often, cholecystitis is the result of hard particles that develop in your gallbladder (gallstones). Gallstones can block the tube (cystic duct) through which bile flows when it leaves the gallbladder. Bile builds up in the gallbladder, causing inflammation

  • Intense, sudden pain in the upper right part of your belly.
  • Pain (often worse with deep breaths) that spreads to your back or below the right shoulder blade.
  • Nausea.
  • Vomiting.
  • Fever.
  • Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).
  • Loose, light-colored bowel movements.
  • Belly bloating.
  • Pain in your upper abdomen that travels towards your shoulder blade.
  • A high temperature.
  • Jaundice.
  • Chills.
  • Confusion.
  • Itchy skin.
  • Generally feeling unwell.
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Age
  • Pregnancy
  • Rapid weight loss
  • A history of gallstones
  • Estrogen
  • Cirrhosis
  • High cholesterol diet

This includes plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables (at least 5 portions a day) and wholegrains. There's also evidence that regularly eating nuts, such as peanuts or cashews, can help reduce your risk of developing gallstones. Drinking small amounts of alcohol may also help reduce your risk of gallstones.

  • Obesity. Obesity is a major risk factor for gallstones, especially in women.
  • Estrogen. ...
  • Ethnicity. ...
  • Gender. ...
  • Age. ...
  • Cholesterol-lowering drugs. ...
  • Diabetes. ...
  • Rapid weight loss. ...

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Cholecystitis is most commonly caused by gallstones. You'll usually need to be treated in hospital with fasting, intravenous fluids, antibiotics, medicine for pain relief.

How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy – 'keyhole' surgery. The surgeon makes a number of small incisions (cuts) through the skin, allowing access for a range of instruments. ...
  • Open surgery (laparotomy) – the surgeon reaches the gallbladder through a wider abdominal incision.

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