Gallstones – Causes, Symptoms & Advanced Treatment in Thane
Gallstones are hardened deposits that form in the gallbladder, a small organ under the liver that stores bile. Gallstones can be asymptomatic or cause pain, nausea, and digestive problems. Early evaluation prevents complications like cholecystitis, pancreatitis, or bile duct obstruction.
🔍 What Are Gallstones?
- Formed from cholesterol, bile salts, and waste products in bile
- Sizes range from tiny grains to large stones
- May remain silent for years or become symptomatic
Types of gallstones:
- Cholesterol stones – most common
- Pigment stones – form from excess bilirubin
- Mixed stones – combination of cholesterol and calcium salts
⚠️ Causes & Risk Factors
- Obesity or rapid weight loss
- High-fat diet
- Genetic predisposition
- Age and gender – more common in women over 40
- Pregnancy or hormonal therapy
- Diabetes or liver disease
- Certain medications – that affect bile composition
🩺 Symptoms of Gallstones
Some people are asymptomatic. Common symptoms include:
- Pain in the upper right abdomen, often after fatty meals
- Pain radiating to the back or right shoulder
- Nausea and vomiting
- Bloating, indigestion, or gas
- Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes if bile duct blocked)
- Fever and chills (if infection occurs)
Severe, sudden pain may indicate gallbladder inflammation or obstruction.
🧪 Diagnosis of Gallstones
- Ultrasound Abdomen – primary imaging for gallstones
- CT Scan / MRI – for complex cases
- Blood Tests – liver function, infection markers, bilirubin
- HIDA Scan – checks gallbladder function
- Endoscopic procedures – ERCP for stones in bile duct
💊 Treatment Options
1️⃣ Medical Management (Mild / Asymptomatic)
- Pain relief medications
- Dietary modifications – low-fat diet
- Observation for small, non-obstructive stones
2️⃣ Procedures & Surgery
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy – minimally invasive gallbladder removal (gold standard)
- Open Cholecystectomy – for complex cases or emergencies
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) – removes bile duct stones
3️⃣ Lifestyle & Prevention
- Maintain healthy weight
- Balanced diet with fiber and low-fat foods
- Avoid rapid weight loss
- Regular checkups if prone to gallstones
⚠️ When to Seek Immediate Medical Care
- Sudden severe abdominal pain
- Fever, chills, or vomiting
- Yellowing of eyes or skin (jaundice)
- Persistent nausea or inability to tolerate food
- Symptoms after previous gallbladder problems
Delayed treatment can cause complications like pancreatitis or severe infection.
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