Experts identify six key symptoms of cholecystitis

Experts have identified the symptoms of cholecystitis, which include severe and persistent pain in the middle or right upper part of the abdomen.

Other symptoms include abdominal pain radiating to the back or right shoulder, nausea and vomiting, fever, and loss of appetite. They noted that up to one in ten people with cholecystitis may develop jaundice, according to CNN.

The experts added that cholecystitis is often caused by a blockage of the bile duct due to gallstones, which leads to a buildup of bile and subsequent inflammation of the gallbladder.

Treatment typically requires hospitalization, fasting or abstaining from food and drink, intravenous fluids, antibiotics, pain relievers, and surgery to remove the gallbladder.