Severe inflammation, infection or blunt injury from something like a car accident can lead to a rupture. If you're experiencing symptoms of a gallbladder rupture, such as vomiting, sharp pain in the abdomen, fever or yellowing of the skin and eyes, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Can you survive a ruptured gallbladder?

Not all ruptures occur in the same part of the gallbladder. Certain rupture locations make removal more difficult, which increases the risk of developing an infection. Serious complications of a rupture can be fatal. People who receive a correct diagnosis and fast treatment can make a full recovery.

When should you go to the ER for gallbladder?

Seek immediate medical care or call 911 if you or someone you are with has any of these symptoms with a gallbladder attack: Abdominal swelling, distention or bloating for more than a few hours. Dark, tea-colored urine and clay-colored stools. High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit)