Is rib pain gallblitis?

Written by Guan Yu Hua
Orthopedic Surgery
Updated on September 25, 2024
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The gallbladder is located in the upper right abdomen, at the intersection of the midpoint of the right costal margin and the costal arch, near the midclavicular line. If there is tenderness in this area, it indicates a positive Murphy's sign. Usually, an ultrasound can reveal whether there is gallbladder wall thickening or a rough surface. Additionally, the ultrasound can detect gallstones or bile duct stones. Furthermore, a complete blood count should be performed to check for elevated white blood cells, which could indicate acute suppurative cholangitis. This condition may present with fever, positive Murphy's sign, Charcot's triad or pentad, and all require ultrasound for differentiation. Rib pain is mostly related to trauma, strain, or localized pressure during sleep, such as from a pillow corner, ashtray, or remote control. It can also be associated with costochondritis or intercostal neuralgia, and breathing heavily or coughing may cause pain. To confirm a diagnosis of cholecystitis, an ultrasound and a complete blood count should be performed.

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Does cholecystitis hurt?

Whether cholecystitis is painful depends on the nature of the inflammation. If it is acute cholecystitis, it often causes severe pain in the gallbladder area, which is persistent and accompanied by chills, fever, poor spirit, loss of appetite, and even jaundice. If it is chronic cholecystitis, there may not be obvious symptoms of gallbladder pain. However, it can lead to an acute attack of chronic cholecystitis under the conditions of chills, high-fat diet, or other causes, which then causes pain in the gallbladder area.

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Diet after relief of acute cholecystitis

After the relief of acute cholecystitis, he still needs to pay attention to his diet: First, he should avoid spicy and irritating foods, such as chili peppers, barbecue, garlic, etc., avoid hard-to-digest foods, and avoid foods high in fat to reduce the burden on the gallbladder, such as fatty animal organs. Second, although the symptoms of acute cholecystitis have recovered, it is still necessary to maintain a light diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, which are rich in vitamins and trace elements, to keep the bowels open and prevent other complications. Third, after the symptoms of acute cholecystitis have recovered, it is also appropriate to supplement some foods high in protein, which can enhance the patient's resistance and facilitate the recovery of the condition.

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Location of pain in female cholecystitis

The main symptoms of cholecystitis include upper abdominal pain. Mild cases generally are limited to the upper abdomen, while severe cases may affect the entire body, and 70% of patients with cholecystitis do not show any symptoms. The early symptoms of cholecystitis can suddenly manifest as severe colicky pain in the upper right abdomen, which can also radiate to the right shoulder and back. These symptoms are generally triggered by consuming a large amount of fatty foods and are more likely to occur at night. If the condition progresses, the pain becomes persistent and progressively worsens, and may also be accompanied by mild to moderate fever. Some patients may experience chills and high fever, indicating that the condition is very severe.

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Can cholecystitis be cured?

Can cholecystitis be cured? The answer is definitely yes. Cholecystitis can be cured through either medical or surgical means. Firstly, if it is chronic cholecystitis without obvious clinical symptoms, one can prevent acute attacks by paying attention to their daily life, avoiding high-fat and high-calorie diets, and keeping warm. If it is acute cholecystitis, then acute anti-infection treatment is needed. Moreover, if the inflammation is severe and the gallbladder is significantly enlarged, or there is even a risk of perforation, then emergency surgical treatment is necessary at this time.

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Does cholecystitis require surgery?

Whether cholecystitis requires surgery depends on the acute or chronic status of the inflammation and its severity. If it is acute suppurative cholecystitis, emergency surgery is needed to avoid gallbladder perforation and resultant peritonitis, which could lead to serious septic shock, thus emergency surgical treatment is necessary. If it is mild chronic cholecystitis, elective surgery can be considered, and there is no need for emergency treatment. If it is asymptomatic chronic cholecystitis, it can also be managed with dietary adjustments and symptomatic medical treatment, and surgery may not be strictly necessary.