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Cholecystitis
The gallbladder
Gallstones
How common is acute cholecystitis?
Symptoms of acute cholecystitis
When to seek medical advice
Causes of acute cholecystitis
Calculous cholecystitis
Acalculous cholecystitis
Risk factors
Cholecystitis
Acute cholecystitis is inflammation (swelling) of the gallbladder. It is usually caused by a gallstone that becomes trapped in one of the ducts or openings of the gallbladder.Read more
The gallbladder
The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that is located underneath the liver. The main purpose of the gallbladder is to store and concentrate bile.Read more
Gallstones
Gallstones are small stones that form in the gallbladder. They are usually made of cholesterol.Read more
How common is acute cholecystitis?
Acute cholecystitis is a fairly uncommon complication of gallstones. In most cases, they do not cause symptoms.Read more
When to seek medical advice
It is important to determine whether your symptoms are the result of biliary colic, which does not require immediate treatment, or acute cholecystitis, which does require treatment immediately.Read more
Causes of acute cholecystitis
The causes of acute cholecystitis can be grouped into two main categories:Read more
Calculous cholecystitis
Calculous cholecystitis is the most common, and usually less serious, type of acute cholecystitis. It accounts for around 90% of all cases.Read more
