The main cause of cholecystitis is bacteria that can enter the gallbladder from the intestine, as well as through blood and lymph from any source of inflammation, be it caries or pyelonephritis. Also, the disease can lead to dyskinesia ZHVP (biliary tract), due to stagnation of bile in them, a sharp decrease in physical activity in conjunction with irregular eating, genetic conditioning, as well as parasitic diseases. Therefore, it is very important to recognize the cause of the disease in order to prescribe an effective treatment, but for this it is necessary to know the symptoms of cholecystitis in adults.
Development of chronic cholecystitis in adults
Chronic cholecystitis does not appear immediately, but gradually. Pathogenic flora in the HP (gallbladder) develops an inflammatory process, especially contributes to this development of bubble hypotension. Inflammation progresses over time, affecting the mucous and muscular layers of the organ. In this case, infiltrates appear, because of which the connective tissue grows and the HP deformation occurs. This can lead to a thickening of the bile and the formation of stones.
Symptoms and treatment of chronic cholecystitis in adults
With a decrease in immunity, stress, malnutrition and other unfavorable conditions for the body, the disease may worsen. Symptoms of exacerbation of chronic cholecystitis in adults:
- in the right hypochondrium with a weakened tone of the muscles of the pain organ will be aching, and with increased tone - acute, paroxysmal;
- bloating;
- vomiting with bile ;
- constipation or diarrhea;
- in the morning a burp with bitterness;
- pain during palpation in the area of the bladder;
- in some cases fever with a body temperature of about 38 degrees and skin itching.
In addition to these symptoms, cholecystitis in adults is accompanied by:
- fatigue;
- loss of appetite;
- weakness;
- food allergy;
- irritability.
Previously, the doctor diagnoses acute cholecystitis in adults in the presence of these symptoms, and treatment is prescribed after a complete examination to determine the cause of the disease. For a more accurate "picture", an examination for the presence of gallstones with ultrasound or cholecystography can be prescribed.
Cholecystitis is divided into two groups:
- with the presence of stones - calculous ;
- without stones - non-calculous.
Also this ailment differs in the nature of the inflammation:
- catarrhal;
- destructive (summarized: gangrenous, phlegmonous, perforated);
- purulent;
- mixed.
The basis for the treatment of cholecystitis in adults is compliance, prescribed by a doctor, diet. It plays a decisive role in a speedy recovery and a reduction in the risk of recurrence or exacerbation, since the quality and composition of the food depends on the secretion of bile. And also because of gallbladder inflammation, the entire gastrointestinal tract is at risk of infection, therefore sparing nutrition during this period is especially necessary for the organism.
The dietary diet should include:
- vegetable soups;
- boiled low-fat meat and fish;
- porridge;
- dairy;
- fresh fruit of neutral taste;
- teas;
- juices;
- water without gas.
And in the first day or two diets, in general, it is recommended only a warm drink and a few slices of bread crumbs.
Also, with different types of inflammatory process and symptoms of cholecystitis in adults, treatment can be supplemented with medications, including antibiotics, antispasmodics, hepatoprotectors, choleretic, etc., if such a measure is necessary.
In the remission phase, doctors recommend special mineral water for treatment, treatment in sanatoriums, regular meals and refusal of harmful foods and dishes.