17. Fever
Inflammation of the gallbladder or acute cholangitis, can result from the blockage of the bile duct, often by a stone, or from being impinged on by a tumor or a swollen organ. When this happens, bacteria begin to accumulate and grow inside the gallbladder, causing infection and swelling. As inflammation sets in, fever also develops, a grave sign since treatment would now require the administration of strong antibiotics to control it.
