Patient's question:
I am 38 years old. Recently, I feel that my liver is very tired. I haven't had a good appetite, and at night, I always feel a sharp pain in my stomach. I went to the nearby hospital for a check-up and was told it was liver disease. They asked me to get an injection. Could you please tell me the difference between hepatitis and cholecystitis?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis primarily involves the destruction of liver cells, and the damage is prone to recurring, which can manifest as elevated transaminases or liver pain. Cholecystitis is mainly considered to be caused by gallstones or gallbladder polyps, as well as many bacterial infections leading to inflammation of the gallbladder. It can be characterized by an increased roughness sensation on the surface of the gallbladder and thickening of the gallbladder wall. Generally, hepatitis requires medications to reduce liver function and transaminase levels, while cholecystitis is primarily treated with anti-inflammatory and bile-expelling medications or dissolution of cholesterol crystals.