Guide To Treating And Preventing Acute Cholecystitis

Pain Relief Medication

While not exactly a treatment for acute cholecystitis, pain relief medication may be necessary to relieve symptoms so patients can feel more comfortable. If a blockage in the gallbladder is causing acute cholecystitis, excess bile will not be able to flow and can accumulate within the gallbladder, resulting in a lot of bile retention and severe pain. This pain is typically felt within the upper right quadrant of the abdominal region and can radiate all the way into the back or right shoulder. Pain medication will only be necessary until the strain of the excess bile in the gallbladder is relieved.