The main cause of cholecystitis is gallstones or biliary sludge getting trapped at the gallbladder's opening. This is sometimes called a pseudolith, or "fake stone." Other causes include: injury to the abdomen from burns, sepsis or trauma, or because of surgery.

Signs and symptoms of cholecystitis may include: Severe pain in your upper right or center abdomen. Pain that spreads to your right shoulder or back. Tenderness over your abdomen when it's touched.

For a healthy gallbladder, incorporate the following foods into your diet: bell peppers citrus fruits dark, leafy greens tomatoes milk sardines fish and shellfish low-fat dairy

Without appropriate treatment, acute cholecystitis can sometimes lead to potentially life-threatening complications. The main complications of acute cholecystitis is the death of gallbladder tissue (gangrenous cholecystitis), which can cause a serious infection that spreads throughout the body.