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Chronic Cholecystitis Learning Center

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Chronic cholecystitis is long-standing swelling and irritation of the gallbladder.Chronic cholecystitis is usually caused by repeated attacks of acute cholecystitis. This leads to thickening of the gallbladder walls.

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Symptoms
Attacks of upper abdominal pain, often with nausea or vomiting.
Causes
Chronic cholecystitis is usually caused by repeated attacks of acute cholecystitis. This leads to thickening of the g...
Tests
Tests that reveal gallstones or inflammation in the gallbladder:Abdominal CT scanAbdominal ultrasoundGallbladder scan...
Treatments
Surgery is the usual treatment. Surgery to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) can be performed as an open or l...
Risk Factors
Prevention
The condition is not always preventable. Eating less fatty foods may relieve symptoms in people with acute cholecyst...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop any symptoms of cholecystitis.

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