Is chronic cholecystitis with gallbladder polypoid lesions serious?

Chronic cholecystitis with gallbladder polypoid lesions may be more serious in some cases, especially when gallbladder polyps are associated with the risk of malignant lesions. If the polyp is larger than 1 cm, has a tendency to grow rapidly, or the lesion causes repeated inflammation, it should be taken seriously and evaluated by a doctor as soon as possible.

Chronic cholecystitis is usually caused by long-term chronic inflammation of the gallbladder, often manifested by symptoms such as dull pain and discomfort in the right upper abdomen or upper abdomen, recurrent indigestion, nausea, etc. Gallbladder polypoid lesions refer to abnormal proliferation of tissue on the gallbladder wall, which may be cholesterol crystal accumulation, hyperplasia caused by inflammation, or other changes. Under normal circumstances, these polyps are small in size and grow slowly, and most of them are benign. However, if the patient is accompanied by high-risk factors, such as polyps with a diameter greater than 1 cm, solitary polyps, uneven echoes, or rapid growth of polyps, there is a risk of malignant transformation to gallbladder cancer. Long-term cholecystitis can cause gallbladder fibrosis and weakened bile excretion function, further aggravating the condition.

Chronic cholecystitis is usually caused by long-term chronic inflammation of the gallbladder, often manifested by symptoms such as dull pain and discomfort in the right upper abdomen or upper abdomen, recurrent indigestion, nausea, etc. Gallbladder polypoid lesions refer to abnormal proliferation of tissue on the gallbladder wall, which may be cholesterol crystal accumulation, hyperplasia caused by inflammation, or other changes. Under normal circumstances, these polyps are small in size and grow slowly, and most of them are benign. However, if the patient is accompanied by high-risk factors, such as polyps with a diameter greater than 1 cm, solitary polyps, uneven echoes, or rapid growth of polyps, there is a risk of malignant transformation to gallbladder cancer. Long-term cholecystitis can cause gallbladder fibrosis and weakened bile excretion function, further aggravating the condition.

In order to prevent the disease from getting worse or developing into serious consequences, polyps smaller than 1 cm can be monitored regularly with ultrasound and reviewed every 6-12 months; if accompanied by chronic cholecystitis and obvious symptoms, drug treatment can be considered, using antibiotics such as cephalosporins or choleretics to help reduce gallbladder inflammation. For polyps larger than 1 cm or high-risk polyps, and for cases where repeated inflammation attacks are difficult to control, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is recommended to prevent the risk of malignancy. In your daily diet, you should also pay attention to reducing the intake of high-fat, high-calorie foods, eat more foods rich in dietary fiber such as whole grains and green leafy vegetables to promote bile metabolism, maintain a healthy weight, and exercise properly to reduce the risk of gallbladder disease.