Chronic Cholecystitis

Chronic cholecystitis is chronic inflammation of gallbladder associated with cholelithiasis, presenting with recurrent RUQ discomfort, fatty-food intolerance, and bloating. Treatment: low-fat diet; analgesics/antispasmodics; weight control; elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic recurrent disease; treat acute exacerbation (NPO/antibiotics/early surgery); monitor for complications (acute cholecystitis/empyema/carcinoma); follow-up.

Common Symptoms

Recurrent RUQ discomfort; fatty-food intolerance; bloating; with gallstones

Causes and Pathogenesis

Chronic stone irritation causes gallbladder wall thickening/inflammation.

Treatment

Low-fat diet; analgesics; elective cholecystectomy if symptomatic

Preventive Measures

Low-fat diet; weight control; avoid trigger foods.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Hepatobiliary-surgery/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.