A long-standing inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder eventually loses the ability to concentrate and store bile . Eating fatty food may aggravate the symptoms. The disease occurs more often in women than in men, and the incidence increases after the age of 40.
Risk factors are a previous history of acute cholecystitis.
The incidence is 7 out of 10,000 people. Cholecystitis, cholangiogram Cholecystitis, CT scan Cholecystolithiasis Gallstones, cholangiogram The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. Inc. All rights reserved.