Can I get pregnant if I have cholecystitis?

We know that girls need to pay attention to their health during pregnancy. If there is inflammation in the body, they cannot take medicine because these medicines may have a certain impact on the fetus and prevent it from developing normally. If you have symptoms of cholecystitis during pregnancy preparation, you must seek timely treatment. After the treatment is completed, you can then plan your pregnancy to ensure the health of the fetus and the mother. So, is it possible to get pregnant if you have cholecystitis?

1. Does cholecystitis affect pregnancy?

Cholecystitis has no effect on pregnancy. In principle, the diet of patients with cholecystitis should be low in fat, low in cholesterol, moderate in protein and high in vitamins. It is due to poor bile excretion, leading to bile stasis and bacterial infection, which may cause symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain or jaundice, and requires active treatment. Under the guidance of an obstetrician, you can choose to use Chinese medicine that clears away heat and detoxifies, soothes the liver and promotes bile secretion. Control your diet, avoid greasy food, and eat easily digestible food, low-fat liquid or semi-liquid food, which will generally improve the condition. Pregnant women are generally not suitable for surgical treatment.

2. What should you pay attention to during pregnancy with cholecystitis?

1. Pregnant women often suffer from cholecystitis in the late stages of pregnancy. Cholecystitis during pregnancy is manifested by severe pain in the right upper abdomen, which is persistent and often has paroxysmal exacerbations. Many patients have radiating pain in the right shoulder or right upper waist, accompanied by fever, nausea, vomiting, etc. People with blocked gallbladder and bile duct may experience jaundice.

2. If a pregnant woman suffers from cholecystitis, she should first receive medication treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Her diet should be mainly light and easily digestible. She should eat low-fat, low-cholesterol semi-liquid food or low-fat, low-cholesterol soft food. She should avoid eating greasy food, irritating food or strong condiments. Drink plenty of water and maintain a daily water intake of 1500-2000 ml to dilute the bile and reduce bile stagnation.

3. Pregnant women must pay more attention during pregnancy. If they feel unwell, they must go to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible. Never take medicine randomly. When you are diagnosed with cholecystitis, you don’t need to be too nervous. Only by maintaining a relatively happy mood can it be more conducive to the treatment of the disease.