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Cholecystitis

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

1.

CHOLECYSTITIS

INFLAMMATION OF THE GALLBLADDER
2.

SYMPTOMS

  • Pain in the upper right quadrant of epigastrict region
  • Gallbladder may be tender
  • Diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea
  • High fever, shock and jaundice
  • Abscess formation
3.

CAUSE

GALLSTONE IMPACTING THE FLOW OF BILE
4.

TREATMENT

  • Bowel rest
  • Fluids and antibiotics
  • Pain medicine
  • Surgery

Sarah Gilbert