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Acute Cholecystitis

消化内科

Common symptoms

发烧、小指指甲有凹陷、腹痛、胆囊壁厚、胆囊触痛征、突发性疼痛、恶心、胆绞痛、右背部痛

The pathology of disease

Acute cholecystitis is acute inflammation of gallbladder, usually from cystic-duct obstruction by stone, presenting with RUQ pain, fever, Murphy sign, and leukocytosis. Treatment: NPO; IV fluids/electrolytes; analgesics (NSAIDs/opioids); broad-spectrum antibiotics; early laparoscopic cholecystectomy (within 72h) if stable; percutaneous cholecystostomy if high surgical risk; monitor for gangrene/perforation; treat underlying cholelithiasis; follow-up.

Common Symptoms

RUQ pain; fever; Murphy sign; leukocytosis; by cystic-duct obstruction

Causes and Pathogenesis

Impacted gallstone obstructs cystic duct causing chemical/bacterial inflammation.

Treatment

NPO/IV fluids/analgesics/antibiotics; early cholecystectomy; cholecystostomy if high-risk

Preventive Measures

Elective cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstones.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Hepatobiliary-surgery/Emergency/Gastroenterology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.