Cholecystitis is infection or inflammation of the gallbladder. In the United States cholangitis is rare. These conditions can be confused with hepatitis, pancreatitis or duodenal ulcer.A usually causes of biliary obstruction (cholecystitis calculations). Inflammation may be sterile or bacteria. The obstruction can be caused by acalculous or sludge. This can lead to obstruction distension of the gallbladder, gallbladder wall edema, ischemia and necrosis. It occurs in association with other diseases that cause biliary obstruction and bactibilia The risk is increased if the dye is injected retrograde.



It affects both sexes, but more common in women. People of Hispanic origin or countries of northern Europe are more likely to have gallstones. Women between 20-60 years and women with high estrogen levels due to pregnancy. Biliaires can cause pain in the upper abdomen, which is sometimes called an attack because it begins suddenly, often after a fatty meal. The pain is severe and can last 30 minutes or up to several hours. Specific treatment will depend on degree of severity.Medication to dissolve the stones. Surgical treatment is usually a cholecystectomy done by laparoscopic technique or by laparotomy.

Cholecystitis Treatment and Prevention Tips

1. Maintain a healthy weight.

2. Avoid rapid weight loss diets.

3. Exercise regularly.

4. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables , and whole grain foods .

5. Intravenous fluids is also recommeded.

6. Antibiotics may be prescribed in acute cases.

7. A low-fat diet as soon as you can tolerate solid foods.

8. Analgesics, including narcotics, to relieve pain may be prescribed.

9. Antiemetics such as metoclopramide or prochlorperazine can be used.