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What Are Gallstones?

Cholelithiasis, commonly known as Gallbladder stones or Gallstones, are solid deposits of digestive fluids that accumulate in your gallbladder, a small organ beneath the liver.

Gallstones can be divided into two types:

1. Cholesterol stones - Cholesterol gallstones are usually yellow-green in color and are the most prevalent, accounting for 80% of gallstones cases.

2. Pigment stones - Pigment gallstones are smaller dark brown-to-black stones, made of bilirubin, phosphate, carbonate, etc.

Major Factors For Gallstones

Poor Diet

Losing Weight Quickly

Pregnancy

Diabetes

Family History of Gallstones

Lack of Physical Activity

Symptoms

Nausea Vomiting

Back Pain

Pain in your right shoulder

Sudden pain in the center and upper right portion of your abdomen

Who All Are At Risk For Gallstones?

People aged above 60
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Family history
Obese people
Pregnant women
Women who had multiple pregnancies
Sudden weight loss

Treatment

What are the Treatment options for Gallstones?

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Open cholecystectomy

Diagnosis

Tests and procedures used to diagnose gallstones and complications of gallstones include

Abdominal Ultrasound

CT Scan

Blood Tests

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder surgery)

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most common surgeries. This surgery is usually done for gallbladder disease such as:

Gallbladder stones
Gallbladder polyps
Gallbladder dyskinesia

Benefits of Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Quicker recovery
Smaller scars

Why Promed?

Trust

We deliver trustworthy and ethical medical care

Expertise

Equipped with well trained and experienced physicians

Hospitality

Exceptionally courteous staff

Cost-Effective

Offers affordable and accessible price for all

Frequently Asked Questions

Gallstones are a dangerous medical condition that requires immediate attention. Is this true or false?
Gallstones themselves are not life-threatening. In fact, in most cases, there are no symptoms at all. However, gallstones can cause serious problems in certain cases such as Jaundice, Gallbladder infection, Pancreatic inflammation, Bile duct obstruction, Gallbladder rupture, etc.
Do gallstones cause constant pain?
One of the most common symptoms of Gallstones is pain. The pain can range from constant discomfort to acute pain and can last anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours and then eventually subside.
Can I leave gallstones untreated?
If gallstones aren't treated properly and timely, they increase the risk of developing life- threatening conditions like Cholecystitis, Sepsis, Gallbladder Cancer, etc.

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