Difference between cholecystitis and cholelithiasis

Cholelithiasis is caused by bile

duct obstruction and bacterial infection. Cholelithiasis is caused by changes in bile composition caused by high cholesterol diet, obesity, hyperlipidemia and other factors

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Cholecystitis is usually treated with anti-infection therapy. Some patients can take cholecystectomy treatment. Cholelithiasis asymptomatic patients generally do not need special treatment. Patients with recurrent symptoms should be treated as soon as possible.