The formation of stones in the gallbladder and its ducts often cause inflammation and, as a consequence, an attack of cholecystitis - the symptoms cause a lot of inconvenience, are fraught with serious consequences, so it is important to recognize them in time. In addition, it is necessary to be able to prevent the development of this condition in order to avoid complications.
Symptoms of an attack of acute cholecystitis
It is known that the chronic form of the disease never causes the described pathological process, therefore it is necessary to pay attention to the clinical manifestations only during the period of exacerbation and relapses.
The main signs of an attack of cholecystitis:
- persistent, growing pains in the right hypochondrium , often given to the shoulder and shoulder blade, the region of the lower back;
- strong vomiting with impurities of bile, sometimes bloody impregnations;
- icterus of the skin;
- slight increase in body temperature;
- weakness and drowsiness;
- cardiopalmus;
- the appearance of a plentiful white patina on the tongue;
- palpable dryness in the mouth, bitter aftertaste;
- decreased appetite;
- constipation;
- belching with a sour smell;
- increased pain syndrome with pressure in the central epigastric zone or right side.
Help with a fit of cholecystitis
If colic occurs not for the first time and there is an uncomplicated diagnosis, the patient should enter an intramuscularly spasmolytic solution, for example, No-shpu or Platifillin. After eliminating symptoms and alleviating the condition, you should immediately contact a specialist for correction of therapy and diet.
In case the attack is not stopped by the proposed method, an ambulance should be called in and transported to the surgical department for observation in a hospital or surgical procedure (removal of the gallbladder together with
It is important to remember that at the beginning of an attack of cholecystitis, it is strictly forbidden to apply warm warmers to the right side and hypochondrium. This can complicate the flow of colic and cause a strong inflammatory process due to accelerated movement of the stones along the bile ducts.