What Is Acute Cholecystitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. How Is Acute Cholecystitis Diagnosed?
A doctor may take several steps to diagnose acute cholecystitis. A diagnosis may include a physical examination, blood tests, a computed tomography scan or other imaging tests.
If a doctor thinks you have gallbladder inflammation, he or she may order additional tests, including abdominal ultrasounds, an MRI, cholangiography, X-rays or hepatobiliary scintigraphy. These are all different types of tests that can confirm the diagnosis of gallbladder inflammation. If the condition is confirmed, your doctor may recommend you to a hospital for prompt treatment.
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