One of the most frequent questions is: is it an urgent situation that needs immediate surgery?

What is the inflamed gallbladder?

Acute cholecystitis happens when the gallbladder becomes obstructed, leading to:

Inflammation

Infection

Increased pressure inside the gallbladder

Without treatment, it can progress to serious complications.

⚠️ Most common symptoms

The typical signsinclude:

Severe pain on the right side of the abdomen

Continuous pain (does not improve as in biliary colic)

Fever

Nausea and vomiting

🗓️ The pain can last for several hours or days.

❓ When is it urgent?

The situation should be considered urgent when there are:

Persistent severe pain

Associated fever

Signs of infection

Changes in analyses (elevated inflammation)

🏥 In these cases, the hospital evaluation isnecessary.

⚙️ Is it always necessary to operate?

In most cases of acute cholecystitis:

👍 Yes, surgery is recommended

The standard treatment is removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy), usually by laparoscopy.

-️ When should the surgery be done?

Ideally:

During hospitalization
or

In the first week after stabilization

Operating early reduces complications and recurrence.

⚠️ What happens if we don't operate?

Postponing surgery can lead to:

Repetition of episodes

Abscesses

Perforation of the gallbladder

Serious infections

💉 How is the surgery done?

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy allows:

Small incisions

Less pain

Faster recovery

In most cases:
high in 24–48h

Recovery

Light activities: a few days

Job: 1–2 weeks

Recoverytotal: 3–4 weeks

✅ Conclusion

Inflamed gallbladder is often an urgent situation that must be assessed quickly.

🛡️ In most cases, surgery is the safest and most effective treatment to prevent serious complications.

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