Cholecystitis that is persistent and long-standing.
Symptoms of Chronic cholecystitis
The following features are indicative of Chronic cholecystitis:
abdomen pain
shoulder pain
clay-colored stools
nausea
vomiting
fever
yellow skin
yellow eyes
It is possible that Chronic cholecystitis shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Chronic cholecystitis
The following are the most common causes of Chronic cholecystitis:
mechanical or functional dysfunction of the gallbladder
gallstones
Risk Factors for Chronic cholecystitis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Chronic cholecystitis:
being women
after 40 years of age
use of birth control pills
pregnancy
Prevention of Chronic cholecystitis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Chronic cholecystitis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
lose weight slowly
maintain a healthy weight
choose a healthy diet
eat less fatty foods
Occurrence of Chronic cholecystitis
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Chronic cholecystitis cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Chronic cholecystitis most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 20-74 years
Common Gender
Chronic cholecystitis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Chronic cholecystitis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Chronic cholecystitis:
Blood tests: To check infection or signs of gallbladder problems
Abdominal ultrasound: To diagnose signs of cholecystitis or stones in the bile ducts and gallbladder
CT scan (Computerized tomography): To diagnose signs of cholecystitis or stones in the bile ducts and gallbladder
HIDA scan (Hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid): Shows the movement of bile from liver to small intestine and blockage
Complications of Chronic cholecystitis if untreated
Yes, Chronic cholecystitis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Chronic cholecystitis is left untreated:
cancer of the gallbladder
jaundice
pancreatitis
Procedures for Treatment of Chronic cholecystitis
The following procedures are used to treat Chronic cholecystitis:
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery: To remove the gallbladder
Self-care for Chronic cholecystitis
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Chronic cholecystitis:
Lose weight slowly: Rapid weight loss can increase the chance of gallstones
Eating less fatty foods: Reduce symptoms of cholecystitis
Choose a healthy diet: Fruits, vegetables and whole grains diets may reduce the risk of gallstones
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Chronic cholecystitis.