Veronica Riley-O'Brien is a 30-year-old mother of two young boys (Tyler, 4 years old, and Ethan, 6 weeks old). Veronica is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs 126 pounds. She is having difficulty sleeping due to pain in her abdomen and back. She calls her doctor this morning because the pain has intensified. What is a complication of gallstones that can lead to infection?

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Cholecystitis is a complication of gallstones where there is inflammation and infection of the gallbladder, which can be a serious and potentially life-threatening condition if left untreated.

Veronica Riley-O'Brien Is a 30-Year-Old Mother of Two Young Boys