How do you treat a gallbladder infection?
How do you treat a gallbladder infection?
How can cholecystitis be treated?
- Fasting, to rest the gallbladder.
- IV fluids to prevent dehydration.
- Pain medication.
- Antibiotics to treat infection.
- Removing the gallbladder.
- Draining the gallbladder to treat and prevent the spread of infection.
- Removing gallstones in the area blocking the common bile duct.
Can gallstones go away?
Gallstones may go away on their own, but typically they do not and treatment may be required. Gallstones may not always cause symptoms, and in those cases, dietary changes may be all that is needed to prevent complications. People can live normal lives without a gallbladder.
How do you treat gallstones without surgery?
Medical options. If you can’t or don’t want to undergo surgery and your gallstones are small, one option is to take ursodiol (Actigall, Urso), a naturally occurring bile acid that helps dissolve cholesterol stones when taken by mouth two to four times a day.
How long can a gallbladder infection last?
In most cases, an attack of cholecystitis lasts 2 to 3 days. Each person’s symptoms may vary. Symptoms may include: Intense, sudden pain in the upper right part of your belly.
Is a gallbladder infection serious?
Acute cholecystitis is swelling (inflammation) of the gallbladder. It is a potentially serious condition that usually needs to be treated in hospital. The main symptom of acute cholecystitis is a sudden sharp pain in the upper right side of your tummy (abdomen) that spreads towards your right shoulder.
How can I improve my gallbladder function?
In order to improve and maintain your gallbladder health, also include these practices:
- Eat 25–38 grams of fiber a day.
- Avoid processed and excess starchy carbohydrates (white flour, sugar, potatoes, pasta, etc.).
- Avoid trans fats, hydrogenated fats, and processed vegetable oils.
