In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Aria Specialized and Subspecialty Hospital
Self-Care Pamphlet in Illness:
Gallbladder Inflammation (Cholecystitis)
Department of Gynecological Surgery
* Disease Definition:
Gallbladder inflammation and infection is called cholecystitis.
* Disease symptoms:
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal bloating
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever
- Anorexia
* Those who are most at risk:
- Fat men and women
- pregnant women
- Women over 40 years old
- Those who have recently lost weight quickly.
- Recurrent pregnancy
* Diagnosis Methods:
- Sonography
- Radiography
* Treatment:
People who face the symptoms of gallstones usually have to undergo surgery to remove the gallbladder.
* Self-care after surgery:
- Due to the decrease in the activity of the digestive system in the first week after the surgery, avoid consuming heavy and flatulent foods.
- Diclofenac, acetaminophen and ibuprofen tablets can be used as painkillers (if patients are not allergic to these drugs).
- The stitches are usually removed one week after the surgery (according to the attending physician’s opinion).
- It is better for the patient to avoid heavy work for the first few weeks.
- If the patient is operated by laparoscopic procedure, he/she may have pain or discomfort in the right shoulder due to the gauze that is used to fill the abdomen during surgery. Sitting on a bed or a chair or walking can help in solving this condition.
- Depending on the doctor’s opinion (type of stitches and dressing), the patient can take a bath on the third day after the surgery.
- See your surgeon 4-7 days after discharge.
- In case of discharge with a drain:
- Discharge with Penrose drain:
When the dressing gets wet, it should be changed. This type of drain is under the dressing, and to remove it, refer to your surgeon’s office two days later.
- Discharge with tube drain:
A tube drain is used to drain secretions in the operation site. This drain is connected to the bag and the bag should be placed lower than the body level and its tube should be prevented from being folded. If the amount of secretions inside the bag increases, you should inform your doctor.
- Discharge with a Hemovac drain:
Folding and removal of the tube should be avoided and this type of drain should be properly ventilated.
- In case of any symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain and discharge in the operation area or around the wound, the attending physician should be informed.
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