Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis ( 34 Questions)
Itching is not typically associated with an allergic reaction and is more likely related to cholecystitis itself or complications such as cholangitis or bile duct obstruction.
This statement is correct. Cholecystitis can cause bile salts to accumulate in the skin, leading to pruritus (itching). When the bile flow is obstructed or altered, bile salts may not be properly eliminated from the body, leading to their accumulation in the skin and causing itching.
Dehydration may occur in some cases of cholecystitis due to nausea, vomiting, or reduced fluid intake, but it is not the primary cause of pruritus.
Cholecystitis does not typically cause elevated blood sugar levels. However, certain conditions like diabetes mellitus may increase the risk of cholecystitis.
Choice A reason:
Itching is not typically associated with an allergic reaction and is more likely related to cholecystitis itself or complications such as cholangitis or bile duct obstruction.
Choice B reason:
This statement is correct. Cholecystitis can cause bile salts to accumulate in the skin, leading to pruritus (itching). When the bile flow is obstructed or altered, bile salts may not be properly eliminated from the body, leading to their accumulation in the skin and causing itching.
Choice C reason:
Dehydration may occur in some cases of cholecystitis due to nausea, vomiting, or reduced fluid intake, but it is not the primary cause of pruritus.
Choice D reason:
Cholecystitis does not typically cause elevated blood sugar levels. However, certain conditions like diabetes mellitus may increase the risk of cholecystitis.