10 Gallbladder Infection Symptoms
Symptom #10: Swollen Abdomen
Eat too much, and you are likely to find that your abdomen will expand. This is simply because it is holding more food, while it can also expand as gases are produced. This is something that will usually just pass with no damage being done, asides maybe from some embarrassing situations.
Not all swellings are down to being full, though. Patients with acute cholecystitis can experience abdominal fullness, especially in the RUQ. A palpable gallbladder upon physical examination is present in 30%-40% of cases. However, a palpable gallbladder may not be a frequent finding in patients with chronic cholecystitis. Other causes of a palpably enlarged gallbladder (non-tender), accompanied with mild jaundice, are possible malignancies of the gallbladder or pancreas. Therefore, you should get any swelling in the area checked out because it can be caused by a range of potentially serious conditions.
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