What are symptoms of a gallbladder infection?

Nausea or vomiting: Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms of all types of gallbladder problems. But only chronic gallbladder disease may cause digestive problems, such as acid reflux, gas, nausea, and vomiting. Fever or chills: An unexplained fever may signal that you have an infection. read more

Infection can also spread to other parts of your body, including your pancreas (pancreatitis) and the lining of your belly (peritonitis). If the tubes that carry bile suffer too much damage, cholecystitis can harm your liver, too. You could have repeated bouts of painful symptoms. Eventually, your gallbladder will shrink and not work as well. read more

Inflamed Gallbladder (Cholecystitis) Inflammation of the gallbladder can be caused by gallstones, excessive alcohol use, infections, or even tumors that cause bile buildup. But the most common cause of cholecystitis is gallstones. In this case, irritation by gallstones causes the gallbladder walls to become swollen and painful. read more