Gallbladder Infection

Gallstones Discharge Instructions

The gallbladder is an organ in your belly near the liver. It stores bile, which is a juice that helps you digest your food. Gallstones are like pebbles that form inside the gallbladder. Your gallbladder may be irritated and have stones in it. It may burst open and cause an infection in your belly. Your doctor will treat you based on how much pain you are in, how big the stones are, and if your gallbladder is inflamed or infected. Small gallstones may be helped with drugs that can dissolve them. The drugs may be taken by mouth or injected into the gallbladder. Bigger gallstones may need to be removed by surgery. Most often, gallbladder disease that causes pain and infection is treated with surgery.

Help with pain,Prevent or fight an infection,Dissolve gallstones

High in fiber,Low in fats like lean meat, fish, and low-fat dairy products,Made of whole grains

Swelling and irritation of the gallbladder or pancreas,Liver damage,Clogged tube leading from the gallbladder,Infection

Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills, very bad pain in the upper belly, upset stomach and throwing up.,Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes,Light gray or white stool,Not able to eat,You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse.

Emergency Medicine,Gastrointestinal

Biliary Colic,Calculus of Gallbladder,Cholangitis,Cholecystitis,Cholecystitis With Cholelithiasis,Cholecystolithiasis,Choledocholithiasis,Cholelithiasis,Gall Stones,Gallbladder Attack,Gallbladder Calculus,Gallstone Attack

This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care provider’s advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you.

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