Cholecystitis Symptoms: Causes, Diagnosis & Relief

Symptoms of cholecystitis, which is inflammation of the gallbladder, can include:

* Sudden, intense pain in the upper right abdomen or center of the abdomen.

* Pain that spreads to the right shoulder or between the shoulder blades.

* Nausea and vomiting.

* Fever and chills.

* Abdominal bloating and tenderness.

* Clay-colored stools.

* Dark urine.

* Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes).