Inflammation of the gallbladder

Inflammation of the gallbladder refers to the rarely occurring pathology of the gastrointestinal tract. The reasons for its appearance can be quite diverse. Most often, the pathology is observed in people from forty to fifty years. In this regard, inflammation of the gall bladder in children refers to anomalies. As practice shows, in such cases the disease occurs in adolescence, and adolescent girls get sick 2-3 times more often.

Inflammation of the gallbladder manifests itself in the inflammation of the body wall. At the same time there is a violation of the processing, absorption and digestion of fat-containing substances in the intestine.

Inflammation of the gallbladder develops as a result of a violation of the correct diet. In this regard, stones can form in the body cavity. However, as practice shows, there is a development of the disease without the formation of stones. In this case, inflammation of the gallbladder is accompanied by symptoms similar to traditional cholecystitis.

The main cause of the pathological process is considered to be the abuse of alcohol, smoked products, fatty meat. Malnutrition during the development of the disease contributes to the aggravation of the process, especially in cases of obesity or the development of infections.

As a rule, signs of the disease begin to appear after two to four hours after eating roasted meat, smoked products, fat, jelly or sharp foods.

To not later think about how to treat inflammation of the gallbladder, it is better to prevent it.

The disease is accompanied by rather unpleasant symptoms. When the temperature rises to 38-39 degrees, vomiting and nausea occur. In some cases, the signs manifest themselves in very unexpected moments. The nature of the course of the disease is assessed as acute with the manifestation of severe pain, which is transmitted to the shoulder region or scapula. In many cases, there are additional manifestations of the disease, expressed in the icterus of the skin and sclera (external eye membranes).

Physiologically, clinical manifestations of inflammation are noted in the form of sharp pain in the right hypochondrium region. In this case, even a slight tapping along the edge of the costal arch causes unbearable pain in the patient.

If you suspect an inflammation, you should call a doctor. The examiner will determine the need for hospitalization or the possibility of home treatment. However, it should be noted that therapy is best done in a hospital. In this case, the patient receives qualified care, and experienced specialists will take the necessary measures to prevent the transformation of the disease into more serious ailments (peritonitis, ulcers and others).

At the heart of all therapeutic measures for gastrointestinal diseases is strict adherence to the diet.

It should be remembered that in the gallbladder inflammation can occur both with excess weight, and with a sharp decrease in it. Therefore, the diet should be designed so that when the intake of fats is limited, the normal weight is maintained. The diet of patients is of no small importance. Recommended four-five meals a day in small portions.

If you have an acute attack, you should stick to a sparing diet for a while. In the diet, you should include soups, jelly, porridge, warm drink. It is recommended to treat food to a consistency of puree. More details about the preparation of a diet should consult with a specialist.

For pain relief, the doctor usually prescribes antispasmodics. They include "Spazgan", "No-shpu" and others. In addition, medications can be prescribed, the action of which is aimed at normalizing the bile secretion (Allochol, Hofitol). As practice shows, cholecystitis often occurs against the background of pancreatitis, so the appointment of enzyme preparations. In order to prevent complications of an infectious nature, antibiotics with a wide spectrum of action are used.

Any medication for the disease is prescribed by a doctor.