Cholecystitis is the inflammation of the gallbladder — a small pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver. Its main function is to store and concentrate bile, a digestive fluid that helps break down fats. Most commonly, cholecystitis occurs when a gallstone blocks the cystic duct, preventing bile from flowing out. The trapped bile causes irritation, inflammation,

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