Fellowship In Colorectal Surgery, DNB - Surgical Gastroenterology, Fellowship In Minimal Access Surgery, Fellowship In HPB Surgery, Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS), MS - General Surgery, MBBS
Gastroenterologist, Bangalore
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Which of the following are the symptoms of gallstones?
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Gallstones may occur without any sign or symptom. In case, a gallstone gets stuck in a duct and blocks the path, some of the above symptoms might be witnessed. There are some other signals also. It can be a sudden and growing pain in the central abdomen or a feeling of nausea or vomiting. The pain due to gallstone lasts for few minutes or even few hours. Any of the above pain should not be ignored, and a doctor should be immediately consulted.
Which of the following are the causes for having stones in the gallbladder?
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Having high levels of cholesterol in the bile can lead to the formation of yellow colored cholesterol stones. This may happen if the liver starts making more cholesterol than the bile can dissolve. Too much bilirubin in the bile can also cause gallbladder stones. The gallbladder should be capable of draining off the excess bile, to function properly. In the reverse case, stones are formed. Lifestyle factors such as obesity, high cholesterol poses a risk for occurrence of gallstones.
Gallstones are responsible for the acute pain.
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Gallstones are themselves not responsible for the intensifying pain. It is only when they block the movement of the bile from the gallbladder that the pain is caused. This can result in an infection and inflammation of the gallbladder. This medical condition is known as acute Cholecystitis and is a medical emergency. The chances of this situation occurring is 1-3% If the gallbladder symptoms are accompanied by fever and chills, see a doctor immediately.
There are various other complications associated with an untreated gallstone.
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An untreated gallstone can lead to various other medical conditions. Some of them are jaundice, cholecystitis, cholangitis, sepsis, pancreas inflammation and even gallbladder cancer in extreme cases. Jaundice is sudden yellowing of skin and eyes which is again a symptom of several undiagnosed diseases. It forms when there is too much bilirubin in the system. And Sepsis is a kind of blood infection. Know that there could be silent gallstones that doesn t present the symptoms, hence maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the only preventive measure to avoid complications.
Gallstones can be treated naturally.
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Gallstones can be treated with the help of natural treatments. There may not be a need for gallbladder surgery at all. Vitamins like Vitamin A, Vitamin B Complex and Vitamin C have numerous beneficial effects in curing gallbladder stones. Some herbal medications can also work wonders in flushing the gallstones. Studies have revealed that milk thistle and dandelion are some of the herbs which can treat gallbladder stone. But in severe cases, it is recommended to consult a gastroenterologist to avail proper medical treatment for complete cure.
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