Condition
Gallstones: What Is It?
Gallstones : Causes
Who is at Risk?
Risks
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Symptoms of Gallstones
Gallstones may not cause any signs or gallstones symptoms. When a gallstone blocks the bile duct, it can result in the following signs and symptoms: - Sudden and severe pain in the upper right side of the abdomen - Sudden and severe pain in the center of the abdomen, just below the breastbone - Pain in the back between the shoulder blades - Pain in the right shoulder - Nausea or vomiting
How to Diagnose Gallstones?
Gallstones can be diagnosed by certain specific tests and procedures. 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, an endoscope is inserted into the digestive tract from the mouth. A transducer in the tube produces sound waves, which are then converted into images of the condition. In addition to these, there are also certain other 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,gallstone 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?
When the gallbladder is severely affected, swollen and infected, the doctor will advise having gallstones surgically removed. Laparoscopic or laparoscopic cholecystectomy, open surgery, or open cholecystectomy are two popular gallstone surgery procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Mangaluru, open-surgery and laparoscopic gallstone surgery may cost between Rs. 75,000 and Rs. 1,50,000.
Patients can have both open and laparoscopic surgery with MediBuddy in Mangaluru. Depending on the grade or severity of the gallstones, the doctor may suggest the best method of surgery.
Gastroenterologists and general surgeons specialising in gastrointestinal surgery undertake gall stone surgery.
Oral medications and shock wave treatment are used to treat specific types of gallstones. However, a surgery of the gall bladder is recommended when the condition is very serious.
Yes, you can. With MediBuddy in Mangaluru, a free consultation with specialist doctors is possible.
At MediBuddy, there is a phenomenal 100% success rate of gallstone treatments.
After the procedure, the patient might have to stay in the hospital for around 3 days. It may take about a week for complete recovery.
