Yes it is rare, but my nine year old daughter had a minor gallbladder infection so its still possible. A symptom is if he/she has horrible pain just below their right rib cage.
Gallbladder infection, also known as cholecystitis, is relatively rare in children. It is more commonly seen in adults, particularly those over the age of 40. However, children with underlying conditions such as sickle cell disease or those who have undergone surgery or treatments that affect the gallbladder may be at a higher risk.
yes
The gallbladder is inferior and lateral to the sternum.
The gallbladder is located in the Right Inhuinal Region.
It is a rare soft tissue bacterial infection commomly called "Flesh Eating Bacteria".
The digestive system, the gallbladder can be found in your pancreas
yes
These are the same.
no
the body is fighting the infection
Gallstones cause pain and blockage in the gallbladder. More rarely, a person can get cancer of the gallbladder, but this is very rare.
Rupture of the gallbladder is a medical condition in which the gallbladder begins to leak or bursts. Ruptures are most commonly caused by an inflammation of the gallbladder. The most common causes are gall stones, which get stuck inside the gallbladder. Untreated, a ruptured gallbladder can result in an infection in the bloodstream (septicemia). Such an infection can be fatal.
This would be a rare occurrence, indeed.
Brain abscess, eye infection, hepatitis (liver disease), peritonitis (abdominal infection), lung infection, joint infection, arthritis, heart disease, bone infection, and gallbladder infection.
It is rare, but genetic mutations like this do happen sometimes.
Gallbladder cancer is really rare in the United States. The symptoms include vomiting, weakness, yellowing of the skin, also known as jaundice and loss of appetite. Only a doctor can diagnosis if you have gallbladder cancer or not.
Ask your doctor to be certain, but after my laproscopic gallbladder removal, I was able to smoke without unusual consequence or interactions with the antibiotics.
Removing the gallbladder will stop the pain and stop the future complications caused by gallstones. If gallstones are not treated, pain and infection can get worse and the gallbladder may perforate which is a life-threatening situation. Gallbladder stones are also the leading cause of jaundice and pancreatitis. On the other hand, gallbladder stones are also carcinogenic i.e. having the potential to cause gallbladder cancer in long run. Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery in Kolkata