Cholecystitis

What is cholecystitis❓ 

 Inflammation of the gallbladder 🔥

 Gallstones are the commonest cause 

 Gallstones block bile from leaving causing bile to backup, and subsequent pain and inflammation 🔥

What are the symptoms of cholecystitis❓ 

 Pain in the upper abdomen 

 Nausea and vomiting 🤮

 Fever 🌡

How do you diagnose cholecystitis❓ 

 Having classical symptoms 

 Examining the abdomen 

 Ultrasound scan of the abdomen 

How do you treat cholecystitis❓ 

 Surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholecystitis) 🏨 

 Antibiotics 💊

Why should I worry about cholecystitis❓ 

 If untreated it can lead to multiple complications such as

 Widespread infection 

 Jaundice (yellow discolouration of skin/ whites of eyes) 

 Tear/ hole within the gallbladder 

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