Question 1

had gallbladder removed 3 months ago for chronic cholecystitis, (no gallstones) now i'm starting to get pains again where gallbladder was and nasuas ?

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Cholangitis?: The absence of gallstones points only to some predilection for that part of the body to get infected. So soon after surgery, u cd be developing another infection (especially if u have fevers \ sweating or other symptoms. Alternatively, a rare surgical complication could be developing. I doubt that any surgical equipment was left, but talk2 ur surgeon &amp; primary doctor to get tested &amp; some treatment

Question 2

been havin episodes of severe pain under breastbone, hida scan showed gallstones & 48% function but no acute cholecystitis, could still begallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Especially if it the lower part of the breast bone, and radiates to the back. May want to see a general surgeon for a consultation regarding removing the gallbladder.

Question 3

i have two gallstones and acute cholecystitis. should i go for early laparoscopy or delayed laparoscopy after a month?i had acute pain in past week that has subsided now. i am on antibiotic and gas medication currently. 22yrs old femal?

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: Both options are acceptable . Stay ewith the judgement of your surgeon

Question 4

i had gallstones so had surgery and biopsy report of gallbladder said "chronic cholecystitis". does this cause because of the gallstones or do i need to further get an mrcp to check for bile duct stones as well?

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: Most cases of chronic cholecystitis are associated with presence of gall stones. Since your gall bladder and gall stones are now removed &amp; as long as you have no symptoms or signs of bile duct blockage, there's no need to undergo an MRCP or any other tests.

Question 5

had ultrasound of my gallbladder, it showed that i had small gallstones, wall thickening, 5mm, and no pericholecystic fluid, choleystitis? no fluid?

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Typical report: Gallstones can vary in size from very small to quite large. Normal GB wall is 2 to 3 mm thick, 5mm is not much above normal. Pericholecystic  fluid is typically seen on US and suggests acute inflammation.

Question 6

how does having cholecystitis change things?

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Surgery?: If you have cholecystitis (gallbladder infection) generally surgical removal of your gallbladder is necessary and recommended.  After surgery, in addition to post operative discomfort, loose stools and nausea are common but generally resolve over time.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: cholecystitis?

Accepted Answer

GB inflammation: Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder causing epigastric and/or right upper quadrant abdominal pain occasionally radiating to the right flank and back. This is usually caused by gallstones, and ranges in severity from mild to life threatening.

Question 8

the thought of getting cholecystitis scares me. what are risk factors for it?

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Gallstones: Cholecystitis may be chronic, causing repeat episodes of upper abdominal pain lasting "hours", or acute, causing constant pain which may require urgent surgery to treat.  With rare exception, these diseases are due to gallstones, which can be easily diagnosed by a simple ultrasound. This may also be easily treated through out-patient minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery.

Question 9

what to avoid eating when you have cholelithiasis?

Accepted Answer

Fatty: Avoid fried fatty greasy foods, cheeses, french fries, butter, mayonnaise, hot dogs, cheese pizza, fried chicken, etc. You get the idea.

Question 10

what should you avoid when you have cholelithiasis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe nothing: If you have asymptomatic gallstones, a very common finding, you have no dietary restrictions whatsoever. If you have symptoms, just eat a low fat diet until surgery can be accomplished. There are approx. 20 million Americans with gallstones at any one time, and only about 5% will develop symptoms each year. It's not a cumulative stat, so you may never develop symptoms . Good luck.

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Had gallbladder removed 3 months ago for chronic cholecystitis, (no gallstones) now i'm starting to get pains again where gallbladder was and nasuas ?

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Been havin episodes of severe pain under breastbone, hida scan showed gallstones & 48% function but no acute cholecystitis, could still begallbladder?

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I have two gallstones and acute cholecystitis. should i go for early laparoscopy or delayed laparoscopy after a month?i had acute pain in past week that has subsided now. i am on antibiotic and gas medication currently. 22yrs old femal?

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I had gallstones so had surgery and biopsy report of gallbladder said "chronic cholecystitis". does this cause because of the gallstones or do i need to further get an mrcp to check for bile duct stones as well?

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Had ultrasound of my gallbladder, it showed that i had small gallstones, wall thickening, 5mm, and no pericholecystic fluid, choleystitis? no fluid?

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How does having cholecystitis change things?

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The thought of getting cholecystitis scares me. what are risk factors for it?

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