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Gallstones: What Is It?
The gallbladder is located right below the liver. In some people, the gallbladder produces gallstones, which are small crystal-like objects. The gallstone can range in size from the size of a grain to that of a golf ball. Additionally, although some people have only one gallstone, others have several. Bile juice, a liver-secreted fluid that aids digestion, is stored in the gallbladder. The bile then flows into the small intestine through the bile duct. Extreme discomfort occurs when these gallstones obstruct the bile duct and prevent the disease's flow. Gallstone surgery is used to treat gallstones.
Gallstones : Causes
There are various reasons behind the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder. These include excess cholesterol or bilirubin in the bile juice stored in the gallbladder. Sometimes, the gallbladder may not empty the bile properly. The bile gets concentrated and results in the formation of gallstones.
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Symptoms of Gallstones
There may be no visible signs or gallstone symptoms. The following indications and symptoms may appear when a gallstone obstructs the bile duct: - A sharp, sudden abdominal pain on the upper right side - A sharp, sudden abdominal pain in the middle, immediately below the breastbone - Right shoulder pain - Back pain between the shoulder blades - Nausea or vomiting - Gallstone pain might last anywhere from a few minutes to many hours.
How to Diagnose Gallstones?
Certain tests and procedures can diagnose gallstones. The two most common ones are: Abdominal ultrasound: This is the most commonly used test to diagnose gallstones. A transducer device is moved back and forth across the stomach area. The signals received in a computer are created into images of the gallstones Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS): In this procedure, a thin tube called the endoscope is passed through the mouth into the digestive tract. A transducer in the tube produces sound waves, which are then converted into images of the condition. In addition to these, there are also imaging tests which include Oral Cholecystography, Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid (HIDA) scan, Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Cholangio Pancreatography (MRCP) and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography (ERCP). Sometimes, blood tests are also done to identify infection, jaundice, gallstone pancreatitis or other complications caused by gallstones.
What Is the Treatment for Gallstones?
Your doctor may advise cholecystectomy because gallstones may keep coming back. Removal of the gallbladder does not affect one's life. The absence of a gallbladder is not fatal. Instead of keeping the bile in the gallbladder, the liver will release it directly into the small intestine. Gallstone medications: Some drugs effectively eliminate gallstones by dissolving them. It might take months or years for the dissolution to occur. Following the cessation of therapy, the gallstone can return.
When Will The Doctor Suggest Surgery?
The doctor will recommend gallstone surgery when the gallbladder is severely inflamed or infected. Two commonly performed surgeries are laparoscopic surgery, also known as Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, and open surgery, also known as Open Cholecystectomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Chennai, the cost of open and laparoscopic surgery for gallstones might range from Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 1,50,000.
MediBuddy in Chennai offers both open surgery and laparoscopic surgery options. Depending on the grade or severity of the gallstones, your doctor will recommend the best surgical approach.
Gallstone surgery is performed by gallstone specialist called gastroenterologists and general surgeons who specialise in gastrointestinal surgery.
Shock wave treatment or oral drugs can be used to treat specific types of gallstones. However, the gall bladder must be surgically removed to address serious problems.
Of course, you can. MediBuddy offers free consultations with specialist doctors in Chennai.
MediBuddy has a phenomenal 100% success rate on treatments for gallstones.
One to three days are often spent in the hospital following gallstone surgery. About one week is needed for a full recovery.
