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What Is The Treatment If A CT Scan Report Shows Fluid Around The Gallbladder In An 81-year-old?

My mom is in the hospital with pain on right side. Doctors did ct scan showing fluid around gall bladder. Another doctor said she twisted a muscle. She is 82 years old and has been on Percocet to control pain which seems to be helping pain. Doctors don t seem to concerned about gallbladder. They are treating pain as a muscle pull in the back. I am confused.
Sat, 24 Nov 2018
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Hello,

Fluid around gall bladder may have to do with a gall bladder infection. I suggest you to monitor the temperature and do some blood tests to see if there is an infection and if there is a need for antibioticotherapy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Anila Skenderi, General & Family Physician
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What Is The Treatment If A CT Scan Report Shows Fluid Around The Gallbladder In An 81-year-old?

Hello, Fluid around gall bladder may have to do with a gall bladder infection. I suggest you to monitor the temperature and do some blood tests to see if there is an infection and if there is a need for antibioticotherapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Anila Skenderi, General & Family Physician