Cholecystitis – Causes, Symptoms & Advanced Treatment in Thane
Cholecystitis is the inflammation of the gallbladder, usually caused by gallstones blocking the bile duct. It can lead to severe abdominal pain, nausea, fever, and, if untreated, life-threatening complications. Early evaluation and treatment are essential.
🔍 What Is Cholecystitis?
The gallbladder stores bile, which helps digest fats.
When a gallstone blocks the bile duct:
- Bile accumulates
- Gallbladder walls become inflamed
- Pain and infection can develop
Cholecystitis may be acute (sudden onset) or chronic (recurrent episodes).
⚠️ Causes & Risk Factors
- Gallstones (most common)
- Tumors blocking bile ducts (rare)
- Bile sludge or infection
- Trauma or surgery complications
- High-fat diet or obesity
- Prolonged fasting or rapid weight loss
- Older age and female gender
🩺 Symptoms of Cholecystitis
- Severe upper right abdominal pain, often radiating to the back or shoulder
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever and chills
- Bloating or indigestion
- Jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes, in some cases)
- Fat intolerance
Pain usually starts suddenly and worsens after fatty meals.
🧪 Diagnosis of Cholecystitis
- Ultrasound Abdomen – detects stones, gallbladder thickening, fluid
- Blood Tests – WBC count, liver function tests, infection markers
- CT Scan / HIDA Scan – evaluates complications or bile flow
- Endoscopic tests – if bile duct obstruction is suspected
💊 Treatment Options
1️⃣ Medical Management (Initial / Mild Cases)
- IV antibiotics
- Pain relief medications
- Fasting (to rest the gallbladder)
- Fluids to prevent dehydration
2️⃣ Surgery (Definitive Treatment)
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy – minimally invasive removal of gallbladder
- Open Surgery – required for complex cases or complications
3️⃣ Post-Surgery Care
- Gradual reintroduction of diet
- Avoid fatty foods initially
- Follow-up ultrasound if required
⚠️ When to Seek Immediate Medical Help
- Severe, persistent abdominal pain
- High fever with chills
- Vomiting that won’t stop
- Yellowing of eyes or skin
- Sudden worsening after known gallbladder pain
These may indicate acute cholecystitis or gallbladder complications, requiring urgent surgery.
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