Article: The most common indication of cholecystitis is pain after you eat, especially after eating a large or fatty meal. The pain is usually in your upper right abdomen. See your doctor if this occurs regularly or suddenly.  The pain can sometimes also be felt in your right shoulder, between your shoulder blades on your back, or in the center of your abdomen just below your breastbone. It may also feel tender when you touch your abdomen. Pain can last from a few minutes to hours. You may also have nausea, vomiting, or a fever (a temperature of 100.4°F/38°C or higher). Cholecystitis is often caused by gallstones that block the bile duct and cause bile build-up in the gallbladder. It’s important to see your doctor to resolve the problem and prevent complications like gallbladder rupture. Seek emergency care if you have stomach or abdominal pain that is so severe you can’t sit still or get comfortable. This can be a sign of a serious illness that needs prompt treatment. Have someone drive you to the hospital, or call emergency services for help.  If you get a high fever of 104°F/40°C or higher, or the whites of your eyes turn yellow, call for emergency care. If you have acute symptoms, you need to go to the hospital immediately for a prompt diagnosis and to receive intravenous fluids. A surgical consultation is also necessary.  Although you may not need immediate surgery, inpatient care and initial supportive care are necessary.

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See your doctor if you have pain after eating. Get emergency medical care if you have severe abdominal pain.