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Inflammation of the gallbladder
Symptoms may include abdominal pain in the right upper region that can become worse after eating a large meal, nausea and yellowing of skin and eyes
Cause most often due to stones blocking the bile duct or tube that leads out of the gallbladder
May also be due to bile fluids becoming stagnant or not flowing
Risk factors may include obesity, certain drugs, pregnancy, severe trauma, severe infection, rapid weight loss or prolonged fasting
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females but more common in females
Can occur at any age
May be mild to severe
May be life threatening if left untreated
Treatments
FOR FEVER
Apply cool cloth to forehead or armpits
Drink plenty of fluids (especially water)
Avoid alcohol, tea and coffee as these drinks can cause slight dehydration
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Aspirin (Do not give to children or adolescents)
FOR NAUSEA
Drink clear or ice-cold drinks (avoid drinks high in sugar)
Eat light, bland foods (crackers or plain bread)
Avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods
Eat slowly and eat smaller, more frequent meals
Do not mix hot and cold foods
Avoid activity after eating
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Diphenhydramine
Cyclizine
Dimenhydrinate
Meclizine
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