Wednesday, February 10, 2010

ACUTE CHOLECYSTITIS




Acute Cholecystitis


Acute Cholecystitis is a sudden inflammation of the gallbladder that causes severe abdominal pain. Symptoms may include right upper quadrant pain. This pain can present itself as sharp, cramping, or dull, and can radiate into the back. Other symptoms can include abdominal fullness, clay-colored stools, fever, nausea and vomiting, and yellowing of the skin (jaundice). Treatment can be IV fluids or antibiotics, but most causes may need surgery to remove the gallbladder. In most cases the cause for cholecystitis is caused by gallstones in the gallbladder. Acute Cholecystitis causes bile to become trapped in the gallbladder. This buildup will cause irritation and pressure in the gallbladder. This can lead to bacterial infection and perforation of the organ.


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