Bile duct stones cholecystitis can cause abdominal distension

Cholecystitis usually causes abdominal distension.

Bile duct stones are solid stones formed in the bile ducts by substances such as cholesterol, cholesterol pigments, or calcium salts. When bile duct stones block bile ducts or cause obstruction of bile flow, they may cause bile retention and increased pressure in the bile ducts. Bile retention and increased pressure can cause abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, and abdominal pain. Cholecystitis is an inflammatory reaction in the gallbladder wall. When gallbladder infection or gallbladder stones caused by cholecystitis attack, will affect gastrointestinal motility function, patients may appear abdominal distension feeling.

It should be noted that abdominal distension is a non-specific symptom, can also be caused by other reasons, such as indigestion, enteritis, intestinal obstruction, etc. If persistent abdominal distension symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical advice, seek professional diagnosis and treatment.