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What is the definition of Cholecystitis?
Cholecystitis is a term for inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ below the liver that collects and releases digestive fluid (bile) into the small intestine. Cholecystitis can occur when there is a buildup of bile in the gallbladder, the formation of gallstones that block the opening of the gallbladder, or the presence of tumors, hepatitis, or other serious illnesses. When the gallbladder gets blocked or inflamed, it can develop a bacterial infection. Cholecystitis can be acute or chronic.
What are the symptoms of Cholecystitis?
Symptoms of cholecystitis most often occur after eating, especially after a large meal or eating fatty foods. An attack of cholecystitis may last for two or three days. Symptoms of cholecystitis may include abdominal tenderness, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, light-colored bowel movements, abdominal bloating, severe pain in the center or upper right side of the abdomen, or pain that spreads to the right shoulder or back.
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What are the current treatments for Cholecystitis?
Treatment for cholecystitis may include fasting, antibiotics, pain medications, oral dissolution therapy to dissolve gallstones, placement of a drain to remove bile, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography to remove gallstones, or laparoscopic cholecystectomy to remove the gallbladder. After surgery, a low-fat diet is usually prescribed.
Who are the top Cholecystitis Local Doctors?
General Surgery
General Surgery

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

10 Laura Ln, 
Thomasville, NC 
 16.0 mi
Accepting New Patients

Jessica Gross is a General Surgeon in Thomasville, North Carolina. Dr. Gross and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gross is currently accepting new patients.

General Surgery
General Surgery

American Healthcare Systems LLC

132 W Miller St, Suite C, 
Asheboro, NC 
 17.8 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

James Morgan is a General Surgeon in Asheboro, North Carolina. Dr. Morgan and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Infection, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Morgan is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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General Surgery
General Surgery

Carolinas Physicians Network Inc

301 Yadkin St, 
Albemarle, NC 
 19.1 mi
Accepting New Patients

Matthew Shaver is a General Surgeon in Albemarle, North Carolina. Dr. Shaver has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shaver is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Cholecystitis Clinical Trials?
Acupuncture For Prevention Of Postoperative Nausea And Vomiting In Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - A Randomized Controlled Trial

Summary: The purpose is to find out if intraoperative acupuncture performed by needling PC 6 and LI4 point bilaterally, and Yin Tang point will help reduce the incidence postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy when added to a prophylactic regimen consisting of ondansetron and dexamethasone. The hypothesis is that the addition of this acupuncture treatment to on...

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Prospective Registry Of Therapeutic EndoscopiC ulTrasound

Summary: This registry aims to analyze long-term outcomes of therapeutic EUS (T-EUS) procedures, as well as to describe clinical and technical variables potentially predicting clinical success or adverse events, for a better selection of ideal candidates.