• 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

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