What is the normal course of treatment for an inflamed gallbladder?

Answer by  VCraig (88)

This can be very painful and typically treated with pain and nausea medications. Most people will need surgery to have their gallbladder removed.

Answer by  Moma123 (1043)

Treatment for inflammation of gallbladder is either open or laparoscopic surgery. In some cases, percutaneous drainage catheter is inserted into gallbladder and patient is treated with antibiotics till inflammation resolves.

Answer by  Mrscmrn (1449)

An inflamed gall bladder also known as cholelithiasis is treated according to the cause. Some people will be treated with antibiotics and pain medications during an attack. However, if there is sludge or gall stones present the best treatment would be to have the gall bladder removed.

Answer by  Jennfier (339)

Most of the time when a gallbladder is inflamed, it is cause by gallstones. Surgery is required to remove the gallbladder. This is a very simply surgery that is done with a laparoscope.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

The normal treatment of an inflamed gallbladder is surgical removal. The gallbladder removal will take about an hour and you are put to sleep to have it done. If your general overall health is good recovery should be quick. Most of the time a gallbladder surgery is done and in a few hours you can go home.

Answer by  Supersadie (363)

An inflamed gallbladder is usually caused by gallstones which are painful and caused by cholesterol or calcium building up and hardening in the organ. You usually need directly injected antibiotics but after that it's advisable to remove the gallbladder to stop it happening again.