Gallstones can cause blocking of the bile duct which can cause the gall bladder to become infected and inflamed. Symptoms of gall bladder infection (cholangitis) include:
- pain in your upper abdomen that travels towards your shoulder blade
- a high temperature
- jaundice
- chills
- confusion
- itchy skin
- generally feeling unwell
Your doctor will start you on a course of antibiotics to help get rid of the inflammation and infection. Once this has settled, they can perform surgery for removal of any stones causing the blockage. Therefore, it is important to take the antibiotic correctly at the given time and to complete the prescribed course.
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Antibiotic Resistance