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Acute Cholecystitis
Acute cholecystitis is a sudden inflammation of the gallbladder that causes severe abdominal pain .
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Symptoms
The main symptom is abdominal pain - particularly after a fatty meal - that is located on the upper right side of the a...
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Causes
In 90% of cases, acute cholecystitis is caused by gallstones in the gallbladder. Severe illness, alcohol abuse and, rar...
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Tests
A doctor's examination of the abdomen by touch (palpation) may reveal tenderness. Tests that detect the presence of gal...
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Treatments
Although cholecystitis may clear up on its own, surgery to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) is usually needed w...
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Drugs
ampicillin-sulbactam
doripenem
metronidazole
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Risk Factors
Alcohol abuse
Critical Illness
Female Gender
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Complications
Empyema (pus in the gallbladder; Peritonitis (inflammation of the lining of the abdomen; Gangrene (tissue death) of the...
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Prevention
Removal of the gallbladder and gallstones will prevent further attacks. Reduce the fat content in the diet if you are p...
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Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if severe abdominal pain persists. Call for an appointment with your health care provide...
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