Cholecystitis: Prevention & Expectations

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Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the condition?

Cholecystitis can usually not be prevented.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

Complications of cholecystitis may include:

blockage of the ducts that carry bile to the intestines

bowel obstruction

gallbladder disease

pancreatitis, or infection of the pancreas

What are the risks to others?

Cholecystitis is not contagious and poses no risk to others.

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Author: Michael Peetz, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 05/31/01

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