What Is Acute Cholecystitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Can Acute Cholecystitis Lead to Chronic Cholecystitis?
Chronic cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder that persists for long periods of time and recurs frequently. Chronic inflammation of the gallbladder is almost always due to gallstones. Those who have chronic cholecystitis may have an increased risk of gallbladder cancer.
If you experience repeated episodes of acute cholecystitis, you’re more likely to be diagnosed with chronic cholecystitis. It’s possible for the gallbladder to become damaged by repeat gallbladder attacks over time, which is why treatment is so important.
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