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Acute Cholecystitis
Expert diagnosis and advanced treatment pathways for acute cholecystitis, prioritized for your recovery.
CONSULT A SPECIALISTAcute Cholecystitis
Understanding Acute Cholecystitis
Acute cholecystitis is sudden inflammation of the gallbladder, commonly caused by blockage from gallstones. It is associated with severe abdominal pain and may lead to infection or gallbladder rupture if untreated.
Introduction
Acute cholecystitis is sudden inflammation of the gallbladder, commonly caused by blockage from gallstones. It is associated with severe abdominal pain and may lead to infection or gallbladder rupture if untreated.
Common Symptoms
- Severe pain in the right upper abdomen
- Fever and chills
- Nausea and vomiting
- Tenderness over the gallbladder area
- Pain worsening after meals
Treatment Options
- Hospital admission and monitoring
- Intravenous fluids and antibiotics
- Pain management and fasting initially
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Drainage procedures in high-risk patients
Recovery & Outlook
Early surgical treatment usually leads to excellent recovery. Delayed treatment may result in serious abdominal infection.
