Symptoms of
Gallbladder Inflammation (Acute Calculous and Acalculous
Cholecystitis)
Between 1 and 3% of people with symptomatic gallstones develop
inflammation in the gallbladder (acute cholecystitis), which occurs
when stones or sludge block the duct. The symptoms are similar to
those of biliary colic but are more persistent and severe. They
include the following:
* Pain in the upper right abdomen that is severe and constant, and
may last for days. Pain frequently increases when drawing a breath.
* Pain may also radiate to the back or occur under the shoulder
blades, behind the breast bone, or on the left side.
* About a third of patients have fever and chills.
* Nausea and vomiting may occur.
Anyone who experiences such symptoms should seek medical attention.
Acute cholecystitis can progress to gangrene or perforation of the
gallbladder if left untreated. Infection develops in about 20% of
patients with acute cholecystitis, and increases the danger from
this condition. People with diabetes are at particular risk for
serious complications.
Symptoms of
Chronic Cholecystitis or Dysfunctional Gallbladders
Grafton,
Australia
Austria, Vienna
Colombia, Bogota
Cotonou (de facto capital)
Armidale, Australia
Luxembourg, Luxembourg City
Cape Verde, Praia
Bangladesh, Dhaka City
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
