Cholecystitis - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, a small organ located beneath the liver. The condition often develops when a gallstone blocks the cystic duct, preventing bile from leaving the gallbladder. Trapped bile increases pressure inside the organ, irritates its wall and may lead to swelling, reduced blood flow and infection. The most common symptom is severe, steady pain in the right…