Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, often related to gallstones blocking normal drainage.
Common symptoms include steady pain in the upper right abdomen, fever, nausea, vomiting, and tenderness that can be worse after eating.
Imaging helps when gallbladder inflammation is suspected, when doctors need to look for gallstones or blockage, or when complications are a concern.
Ultrasound is commonly used first to look for gallstones, gallbladder wall thickening, fluid, and tenderness during the scan.
Treatment may include antibiotics, pain control, and often surgery if the inflammation is significant or recurrent.
This entry explains the condition. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.