Serious Causes And Complications Of Gallstones

Gallbladder Inflammation

Gallbladder inflammation and acute cholecystitis are terms used to refer to the process that occurs when bacteria colonize in the gallbladder, or when another mechanism causes the immune system to attack or respond to the healthy or damaged cells of the gallbladder. Gallstones can obstruct the cystic duct where bile exits the gallbladder, causing the stagnation of bile in the organ. When bile becomes stagnated in the gallbladder, bacteria that normally would not pose a problem can begin to grow out of control. This colonization of bacteria causes further inflammation when the individual's immune system responds. Pus can accumulate in the gallbladder, and it can become enlarged to the point where neighboring organs like the liver can also become inflamed. The gallstones can cause erosion of the gallbladder tissues, which may also precipitate an inflammatory response by the immune system to help mediate the cellular damage.

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