By Carmella Wint and Elizabeth Boskey, PhD
Here you can read about :

• What Is Cholecystitis?
• What Are the Causes and Risks Factors of Cholecystitis?
• What Are the Symptoms of Acute Cholecystitis?
• How Is Acute Cholecystitis Diagnosed?
• How Is Cholecystitis Treated?
• How Is Cholecystitis Prevented?

What Is Cholecystitis?

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Acute cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is an organ that sits below your liver and helps your body digest fat. Cholecystitis can become very severe and in most cases requires immediate medical attention. See your doctor as soon as possible if you think you have acute cholecystitis. This condition is can become chronic if it persists for a prolonged period of time or if you are having recurring symptoms from the inflammation.

What Are the Causes and Risks Factors of Cholecystitis?

Gallstones are by far the most common cause of acute cholecystitis. Bile can build up in the gallbladder if gallstones obstruct the bile ducts. This leads to inflammation. Acute cholecystitis can also be caused by a severe illness or tumor. However, these causes are rare. The condition is considered chronic when attacks of cholecystitis are repeated or prolonged. Women get gallstones more often than men. They also have a higher risk of developing acute cholecystitis. Risk increases with age in both men and women, although the reason is unclear. The risk is also higher for people of Scandinavian, Native American, and Hispanic descent.

What Are the Symptoms of Acute Cholecystitis?

The most common sign that you have acute cholecystitis is abdominal pain that lasts for several hours. This pain is usually in the middle or right side of your upper abdomen. It may also spread to your right shoulder or back.Pain from acute cholecystitis can feel like sharp pain or dull cramps. It’s often described as excruciating.
Other symptoms include:

• clay-colored stool
• vomiting
• nausea
• fever
• yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes
• pain, typically after a meal
• chills
• abdominal bloating

How Is Acute Cholecystitis Diagnosed?

The symptoms of acute cholecystitis can resemble many other illnesses. Your doctor will want to know about your medical history as well as your symptoms. They’ll probably check your abdomen for swelling or tender areas. They may order additional tests, such as the following:

• Abdominal ultrasounds use sound waves to create an image of your organs. This is the most commonly ordered imaging test that’s used to diagnose cholecystitis.
• Hepatobiliary scintigraphy is a procedure that creates an image of the upper portion of your small intestine, liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts.
• Cholangiography uses dye injected into your bile ducts to show the gallbladder and bile ducts on an X-ray.
• CT scans are computerized images used to create images of your internal organs.

Your doctor may need to run more tests if you’ve been diagnosed with acute cholecystitis. These tests may include a liver function test and a complete blood count test.

How Is Cholecystitis Treated?

You may be able to reduce your risk of developing acute or chronic cholecystitis by losing weight and eating a healthier diet. It’s believed that cholesterol plays a part in the formation of gallstones. You should avoid foods that are high in fat and cholesterol.

How Is Cholecystitis Prevented?

Being overweight increases the amount of cholesterol in your bile. This raises your chances of developing gallstones. If you choose to lose weight to reduce the risk of gallstones, it’s best to do so gradually. Rapid weight loss may upset the delicate bile chemistry in your body. This can increase your chances of developing gallstones.Talk to doctor if you’re concerned about your weight. They’ll help you come up with an effective weight loss plan.