2. Tenderness to Touch
Tenderness to the touch is one of the most common symptoms associated with an inflamed gallbladder, and it’s one of the characteristic symptoms that a doctor will look for during an examination: The pain that’s associated with gallbladder inflammation is the type of pain that gets worse with time, and it’s something most people can immediately realize isn’t due to the standard stomach upset.
It’s also pain that gets worse when the abdominal area or stomach gets pressed or touched: The amount of resistance that the patient shows when tightening their muscles can be an indication to a doctor or surgeon that they are “resisting” against the pressure on the affected area – a characteristic sign of gallbladder inflammation or infection that might require antibiotics or surgery.
After noticing this sign or symptom, don’t excessively press or touch the stomach: This might cause an already-inflamed gallbladder to burst and could cause very severe internal infection.