Why can't acute cholecystitis be operated on?

Written by Liu Wu Cai
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Updated on May 23, 2025
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Patients with acute cholecystitis can undergo surgical treatment.

Patients with acute cholecystitis often experience severe upper abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, and it can even affect gastrointestinal function, leading to secondary intestinal obstruction. Therefore, patients who repeatedly suffer from acute cholecystitis should undergo surgery as soon as possible, especially those with gallstones, which require serious attention. Only through surgery can a definitive cure be achieved.

The surgical approach for acute cholecystitis mainly involves laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Only by removing the gallbladder can a definitive cure be achieved. Furthermore, patients with acute cholecystitis should also avoid spicy and irritating foods to reduce inflammation and facilitate recovery.

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Why can't acute cholecystitis be operated on?

Patients with acute cholecystitis can undergo surgical treatment. Patients with acute cholecystitis often experience severe upper abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, and it can even affect gastrointestinal function, leading to secondary intestinal obstruction. Therefore, patients who repeatedly suffer from acute cholecystitis should undergo surgery as soon as possible, especially those with gallstones, which require serious attention. Only through surgery can a definitive cure be achieved. The surgical approach for acute cholecystitis mainly involves laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Only by removing the gallbladder can a definitive cure be achieved. Furthermore, patients with acute cholecystitis should also avoid spicy and irritating foods to reduce inflammation and facilitate recovery.

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Written by Si Li Li
Gastroenterology
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How to relieve gallblitis pain?

Gallbladder inflammation generally presents as sudden severe pain in the upper right abdomen, typically occurring after consuming a large amount of fatty foods or most frequently at night. The pain may radiate to the right shoulder or back, indicating gallbladder inflammation. For treatment, antispasmodic pain relief medications can be used. If these are ineffective, opiates like pethidine may be employed to alleviate symptoms. Additionally, it is necessary to perform routine blood tests and imaging, such as an abdominal CT scan or ultrasound, to confirm the diagnosis. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, aggressive anti-inflammatory treatment should be pursued. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a physician.)

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Location of pain in female cholecystitis

The main symptoms of cholecystitis include upper abdominal pain. Mild cases generally are limited to the upper abdomen, while severe cases may affect the entire body, and 70% of patients with cholecystitis do not show any symptoms. The early symptoms of cholecystitis can suddenly manifest as severe colicky pain in the upper right abdomen, which can also radiate to the right shoulder and back. These symptoms are generally triggered by consuming a large amount of fatty foods and are more likely to occur at night. If the condition progresses, the pain becomes persistent and progressively worsens, and may also be accompanied by mild to moderate fever. Some patients may experience chills and high fever, indicating that the condition is very severe.

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Does acute cholecystitis fear cold?

Patients with acute cholecystitis may exhibit chills. Due to the acute inflammation of the gallbladder in patients with acute cholecystitis, symptoms such as chills, high fever, fatigue, and loss of appetite which are characteristic of systemic infections may occur. Additionally, patients may experience significant pain in the upper right abdomen, which tends to worsen after eating. In cases of acute cholecystitis, it is crucial to use antibiotics for anti-infection treatment as soon as possible. Only when the inflammation is controlled can the condition be alleviated. In cases where gallstones cause cholecystitis, surgical treatment should be employed promptly. A complete cure can only be achieved by surgically removing the gallbladder. Therefore, it is essential to take acute cholecystitis seriously and seek medical attention promptly to actively manage the condition and significantly improve the patient's prognosis.

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Methods to alleviate gallbladder inflammation pain

The primary symptoms of cholecystitis include sudden, severe pain in the upper right abdomen, which typically radiates to the right shoulder, scapula, and back. The pain often occurs more frequently at night and can be exacerbated by consuming a large amount of fatty foods, which may lead to acute cholecystitis. In terms of treatment, if severe abdominal pain occurs, timely pain relief is necessary. Spasmolytic painkillers and analgesics, such as opioids, can be used for pain relief. Additionally, treatment should address the underlying cause, including the use of antibiotics. Aminoglycoside antibiotics or cephalosporin antibiotics can be effective in treating the infection, and controlling the infection will also help alleviate the pain.