10 Gallbladder Infection Symptoms
Symptom #3: Pain
Pain is arguably the most unpleasant single sensation we can experience, and for a very good reason. It tells us that something is wrong, and that we need to take action. If you have a persistent and/or severe pain in the abdomen area, you should immediately seek medical attention.
If your gallbladder is inflamed, then it is probably going to be rather painful. You will usually feel the pain in the upper section of your abdomen and to the right. Some patients will find that the pain can also spread to their upper back and their right shoulder. Initially the pain is described as colicky, and later it becomes constant in all cases. Most patients with cholecystitis can have a history of biliary colic and may believe they are in the presence of another episode. However, if severe abdominal pain persists for more than 6 hours, it is no longer considered a colic. In elderly patients, especially with diabetes, abdominal pain in cholecystitis may not be present.
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