Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, often caused by gallstones blocking the bile duct. For some people, it can be chronic (long-lasting). Symptoms include recurring abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and bloating. Without treatment, it can lead to complications such as gallbladder rupture and liver damage. This condition usually requires antibiotics, pain medications, and sometimes surgical removal of the gallbladder.