Condition
Gallstones: What Is It?
Gallstones : Causes
Who is at Risk?
Risks
Why MediBuddy Surgery Care
Enhanced Quality of Care
End-to-End Management
Continuous Guidance
Lower Costs and easy financing support
Why MediBuddy Surgery Care
Enhanced Quality of Care
End-to-End Management
Continuous Guidance
Lower Costs and easy financing support
Book free consultation now
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?
The diagnosis of gallstones is made with the help of specific tests and procedures. The two most common tests include: Abdominal ultrasound: Abdominal ultrasonography is the most routine test done to look for gallstones or gallbladder stones. A transducer is moved back and forth to probe the stomach area. The probe helps generate signals converted into images of the gallstones. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS): An endoscope, a little flexible tube, is inserted into the digestive system through the mouth. Sound waves are generated by a transducer that is within the tube. These sound waves are converted into images. Other tests: Gallstones or gallbladder stones are also detected using other imaging tests such as Magnetic Resonance Cholangio Pancreatography (MRCP), Oral Cholecystography, 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: They are used to check for infections, pancreatitis, jaundice, and other consequences of gallstones.
What Is the Treatment for Gallstones?
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy): If gallstones become recurrent or problematic, a cholecystectomy might be advised by your physician. The removal of the gallbladder does not impact overall survival, as one can lead a healthy life without it. Instead, bile produced by the liver flows directly into the small intestine, bypassing the gallbladder. Medications for Gallstone Dissolution: Some specific medications can aid in dissolving gallstones. However, this dissolution process can extend over several months or even years. It's important to note that there's a possibility of gallstone recurrence once the treatment is discontinued.
When Will The Doctor Suggest Surgery?
The doctor will recommend gallstone surgery when the gallbladder is severely swollen or infected. Two types of surgeries are commonly performed. These are laparoscopic surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) and open surgery (open cholecystectomy).
Why MediBuddy Surgery Care?
Enhanced Quality of Care
Constant support, a network of premium hospitals and top-tier surgeons.
End-to-End Management
Your only focus should be to go and get your procedure done. Leave the rest to us.
Continuous Guidance
Fingertip-access to all the information you will need. Any problem you may face—resolved with one phone call.
Lower Costs and easy financing support
HealthCare can be expensive. We bring you the best deals, EMI options and pricing models without compromising on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Thrissur, the cost of open-surgery and laparoscopic surgery for gallstones might range from Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 1,50,000.
MediBuddy in Thrissur 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.
gallstones surgery is performed by gastroenterologists and general surgeons, who specialize 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 Thrissur.
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. )
