Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis is swelling and irritation, called inflammation, of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the belly under the liver. The gallbladder holds fluid that digests food. This fluid is called bile. The gallbladder releases bile into the small intestine. Most often, gallstones that block the tube leading out of the gallbladder cause cholecystitis. This results in a bile buildup that can cause inflammation. Other causes of cholecystitis include bile duct changes, tumors, serious illness and certain infections. Symptoms of cholecystitis comprises of  severe pain in the upper right or center belly area, pain that spreads to the right shoulder or back, tenderness over the belly area when it's touched, nausea, vomiting and fever. To prevent  cholecystitis, healthy lifestyle should be maintained. Thank you.