Chronic cholecystitis

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.

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