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Gallstones: What Is It?

Tinyl crystal-like objects that form in the gallbladder are called gallstones. The gallbladder is located under the liver in our digestive system.

Gallstones : Causes

Gallstone formation, known as cholelithiasis, is primarily caused by an imbalance in the constituents of bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver. This imbalance can lead to the crystallization of cholesterol or bilirubin, forming stones within the gallbladder. Common causes include a high intake of saturated fats and cholesterol-rich foods, obesity, rapid weight loss, hormonal influences (especially in women), and genetic predisposition. Additionally, underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, liver cirrhosis, and certain gastrointestinal disorders can contribute to the development of gallstones.

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Symptoms of Gallstones

    Initial symptoms of gallstones may not be obvious. They occur when the case is a bit serious, like, when a gallstone blocks the bile duct, it can result in the following gallbladder stone symptoms: - Sudden and extreme pain in the upper right side of the abdomen - Severe pain in the center of the abdomen, under the breastbone - Pain between the shoulder blades - Pain in the right shoulder - Nausea or vomiting Gallstones pain can last from a few minutes to a few hours.

How to Diagnose Gallstones?

    The diagnosis of gallstone disease or gallbladder stones is made with the help of specific tests and procedures. The two most common tests include: Abdominal ultrasound: The most common test to detect gallstone disease is the abdominal ultrasound. A transducer probes the stomach region, moving back and forth and producing signals. These signals are converted into images of gallstones by the computer. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS): A small, flexible tube called an endoscope is passed into the digestive tract through the mouth. A transducer present in the tube produces sound waves. These are converted into images. Other tests: Gallstones are also detected using other imaging tests such as Oral Cholecystography, Magnetic Resonance Cholangio Pancreatography (MRCP), Computerized Tomography (CT), and Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid (HIDA) scan. Gallstones detected using Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography (ERCP) can also be removed during the assessment. Blood tests: Some blood tests can also be done to detect the complications of gallstones, including infection, gallstone pancreatitis, jaundice, etc.

What Is the Treatment for Gallstones?

    Gallbladder removal or cholecystectomy: Your doctor may recommend cholecystectomy as the gallstones keep recurring. Removal of the gall bladder does not affect survival. One can live without a gallbladder. The liver will secrete the bile directly into the small intestine instead of storing it in the gallbladder. Medications to dissolve the gallstone: Certain medications dissolve the gallstones. However, the dissolution may take months or years. The gallstone may recur after the treatment is stopped.

When Will The Doctor Suggest Surgery?

    When the gallbladder is extremely inflamed or swollen, the gallstone specialist will advise having the gallstones removed. Laparoscopic surgery, or laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and open surgery, sometimes called open cholecystectomy, are two popular surgical procedures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In Guntur, the cost of open and laparoscopic surgery for gallstones might range from Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 1,50,000.

MediBuddy in Guntur 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 Guntur.

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.