Acute cholecystitis (Gallstones)
Alternative Names
Cholecystitis - acuteSymptoms
The main symptom is abdominal pain -- particularly after a fatty meal -- that is located on the upper right side of the abdomen. Occasionally, nausea and vomiting or fever may occur.
Exams and Tests
A doctor's examination of the abdomen by touch (palpation) may reveal tenderness.
Tests that detect the presence of gallstones or inflammation include:
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Abdominal CT scan
- Abdominal x-ray
- Oral cholecystogram
- Gallbladder radionuclide scan
- A CBC shows infection by an elevated white blood cell count.
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