What Is Acute Cholecystitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Is Gallbladder Inflammation More Prevalent During Pregnancy?
A person’s risk of developing gallstones increases during pregnancy. This also means that the risk of gallbladder inflammation goes up when an individual is pregnant. Surgery is often recommended to remove the gallbladder if cholecystitis occurs during the course of pregnancy. This is usually done laparoscopically to avoid complications.
Some doctors may not be comfortable removing the gallbladder while a woman is pregnant. They may decide to treat the condition with antibiotics, pain relief medications and fluid replacement until after the baby is born. However, the risk of complications to both the mother and baby may increase if surgery is delayed.
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