How is a gall bladder infection treated?

Answer by  SHOAIB (50)

These infections occurs secondary to stones in the gall bladder or in the biliary tract. Treatment usually include antibiotics to combat the infection. Severe cases are treated with the removal of gall bladder. Other treatments include drugs to dissolve stones and to prevent stone formation, decreases cholesterol intake and pain management if necessary.

Answer by  worker7557 (25)

If the gall bladder is truely infected, this can be seen on a CT scan, you would be started on IV antibiotics and a laproscopic possible open surgery would need to be performed to remove the gallbladder. After surgery depending on how infected the gallbladder was you may continue to receive several more IV antibiotics.

Answer by  bindhu12 (63)

The gall bladder infection can be treated by medication. In some specific cases it will be removed. Cucumber juice is the best remedy for treating the gall bladder infection.

Answer by  worker2746 (2434)

Dependent upon how severe the infection is it can be treated via oral antibiotics or it can also be treated with IV antibiotics. With a more severe case dehydration is often involved and the amount of pain can be great.

Answer by  noey1958 (1405)

Gall bladder infections are generally treated with antibiotics. The course of the treatment usually depends on the severity of the infection and if the infection has gone into the blood stream. This is called sepsis. Most gall bladder infections if caught early enough will respond to antibiotics.

Answer by  Mrscmrn (1449)

Usually cholecystis(gall bladder infections) become chronic. The doctor will treat the symptoms and probably recommend removing the gall bladder. Removing the gall bladder will prevent further gall bladder problems.