Which dietary factor commonly worsens cholecystitis symptoms after fatty meals?

• A. Spicy Foods
• B. Fatty Foods
• C. Citrus Fruits
• D. Dairy-Free Products

Answer: (B)

Cholecystitis involves inflammation of the gallbladder, often with a blockage that makes it sensitive to stimulation. When fatty foods are eaten, the body releases cholecystokinin, signaling the gallbladder to contract and release bile to digest fats. If the gallbladder is inflamed or obstructed, this contraction raises pressure inside the gallbladder and intensifies pain, so symptoms commonly flare after fatty meals. The other options may irritate the GI tract in general, but they don’t provoke the gallbladder to contract and push bile as directly as fats do. So fatty foods are the most likely to worsen cholecystitis symptoms after meals.