Gallbladder cancer history and symptoms

The majority of patients with early stages of gallbladder cancer are asymptomatic. Symptoms of gallbladder cancer include jaundice, pain, fever, burping and weight loss.

History

• The majority of patients with gallbladder cancer are asymptomatic.
• Patients with gallbladder cancer may have a positive history of:
  • Cholelithiasis
  • Cholecystitis

Common Symptoms

• The most common symptoms caused by gallbladder cancer are jaundice, pain, and fever.
• Common symptoms of gallbladder cancer include:^[1][2][3]
  • Steady pain in the right upper abdomen
  • Jaundice
  • Diarrhea
  • Weakness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Vomiting

Less Common Symptoms

• Less common symptoms of gallbladder cancer include:^[4][5]
  • Burping
  • Infection
  • peritonitis
  • gangrene
  • Perforation
  • Liver abscess

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