The other throw in, calculous cholecystitis, is due to gallstones.
Interestingly, the symptoms of acalculous gallbladder disease are similar to those of this other form of gallbladder inflammation.
The complications of acalculous gallbladder disease can be very significant and it is considered a potentially life-threatening disorder.
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Mild symptoms may include:
Severe symptoms may develop abruptly.
In chronic acalculous cholecystitis, symptoms are more prolonged and may be less severe.
Symptoms may also be more intermittent and vague.
Ultrasound imagingalso is used to diagnose acalculous gallbladder disease.
The ultrasound may show thickening of the gallbladder wall.
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Differential Diagnosis
Differential diagnosis involves distinguishing a particular disease from others with similar signs and symptoms.
A person who has severe symptoms (such as septicemia) will initially need to be stabilized.
Relieving the pressure that has built up in the gallbladder will be a top priority.
If a person develops a gangrenous gallbladder, an emergency cholecystectomy will be performed right away.
This is done to to lower the risk of serious complications such as perforation, gangrene, or sepsis.
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Be sure to seek immediate medical attention if you havesymptoms of gallbladder disease.
Roughly one in three people die because of it.
Early diagnosis and treatment are key.
Without that, mortality rises to 50%.
Gallbladder removal is typically considered the best treatment option, but many high-risk people cannot tolerate it.
A drainage catheter can be placed instead or until a surgery can be done.
Antibiotics are also given to treat infection.
They include less fat, more fiber, and more fresh fruits and vegetables.
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