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What is Cholecystitis?

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  Cholecystitis occurs when your gallbladder becomes inflamed. Gallbladder inflammation can be caused by Gallstones, Tumors, and Bile duct blockage. The following tests and techniques are used to identify cholecystitis: Blood tests, Imaging tests, and Hospitalization. Most cholecystitis patients eventually need surgery to remove the gallbladder because the ailment regularly recurs (cholecystectomy). The timing of the surgery  will depend on how severe the symptoms are and how much of a danger you are for difficulties both before and after the procedure. If your surgical risk is modest, the patient can undergo the procedure within 48 hours or even while still in the hospital. Signs and symptoms of cholecystitis:  Severe abdominal discomfort in the upper right The right shoulder or back hurts all throughout When touched, the abdomen feels tender. Nausea Vomiting/Fever Prevention:  By adopting the following precautions to avoid gallstones , one can lower the risk of developing cholecysti

Are Gastroenteritis and Viral Food Poisoning the Same?

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Viral gastroenteritis and food poisoning both involve stomach-related symptoms, but they are not the same thing. Confusion results from the development of related symptoms. Knowing which foods to avoid when you have stomach flu or food poisoning is essential. Viral Gastroenteritis or Stomach Flu:  It is also referred to as stomach flu and is characterized by intestinal inflammation. As the name suggests, the main cause of the infection is a virus, which could be a rotavirus, an astrovirus, an enteric adenovirus, or a norovirus. It spreads by infected food or direct human touch. Viral Food Poisoning: It occurs as a result of infectious substances in food and drink, such as poisons, germs, or parasites. The primary cause of food poisoning is ingesting contaminated food or drink. Never is it brought on by human interaction. Symptoms of Food Poisoning or Viral Stomach Flu: The symptoms of food poisoning and viral gastroenteritis are remarkably similar. Viral gastroenteritis symptoms sta