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What are gallstones?

Here’s what you need to know:

Gallstones are a type of stones that form in the gallbladder or bile ducts. They are both small and large. Smaller ones pass through the gallbladder and become lodged.

What are the types of gallbladder stones?

There are majorly two types of gallbladder stones, they include:

Cholesterol stones

They are usually in green-yellow color and are caused due to hardening of cholesterol. Cholesterol stones usually make up to 75% of gallbladder stones.

Pigment stones

These stones are usually dark colored and are mostly caused due to bilirubin. In some cases people may experience both types of gallbladder stones.

Symptoms

What are the warning signs of gallstones?

In certain cases, gallstones do not cause any symptoms at all. If a gallstone becomes stuck in a duct and becomes blocked, the following gallbladder symptoms may appear:

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What are the diagnostic procedures recommended
by gallstones specialists in Coimbatore?

Asymptomatic gallstones are sometimes detected by chance during testing for another condition. When pain persists, your gallstone specialist may suggest tests. You can seek gallstone treatment in Coimbatore to avail the best results:

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What are the treatment options for gallstones?

There is no need for therapy for gallstones that do not cause symptoms in the majority of patients. Gallbladder surgery is considered the best treatment for gallbladder stone, reach out to the gall bladder stone surgery in Coimbatore to seek the best care.

Medications

There is some evidence that oral medicines can help dissolve gallstones. It may take months or years of treatment with this procedure to get rid of your gallstones, and if treatment is stopped, new gallstones are likely to form again.

Cholecystectomy

Because gallstones frequently return, your doctor may prescribe gallbladder removal surgery. Instead of being held in your gallbladder, bile flows directly from your liver into your small intestine after your gallbladder is removed.

CAUSES

What are the common causes of gallbladder stones?

There are several reasons that might cause gallbladder stones, they include:

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Excess cholesterol in bile

When liver produces too much cholesterol, it can harden leading to stones.

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Low fiber foods

When you consume foods that are low in fiber it can lead to gallstones.

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Incomplete emptying the gallbladder

When there is bile left over, it can get concentrated leading to gallstones.

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Hormonal factors

Having high estrogen levels can increase the risk of gallstones.

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FAQs

These are the most commonly asked questions about gallstone treatment. If you have any other questions, please Get in touch

Overconsumption or underconsumption of certain bile salts can lead to gallstones. Researchers are still not sure as to why these bile alterations occur. Even without a gallbladder, your survival isn’t affected and your body functions perfectly.
Gallstones can lead to acute cholecystitis, a more dangerous illness that occurs when the gallbladder is inflamed. This occurs when a stone obstructs the cystic duct, causing the gallbladder’s pressure to rise. Antibiotics, hospitalization, and maybe Gall bladder stone surgery are also required.
Without a gallbladder, you can live a perfectly normal existence. Your liver will still produce enough bile to break down your food, but it will trickle continually into your digestive tract rather than being stored in the gallbladder.
Your doctor will clamp all of the bile ducts once the gallbladder is removed. Stitches, staples, or glue will be used to close the incisions. It can almost take about 1 to 2 hours to complete the process. The majority of patients return home the same day or the next day after surgery.
If gallstones aren’t treated properly, they can lead to life-threatening illnesses like cholecystitis and sepsis. As a result, gallbladder cancer may become more likely in the future.
Gallstones have the potential to cause gas as they may block the bile ducts, resulting in digestive problems and symptoms like bloating and excessive gas. This blockage will disturb fat digestion and result in discomfort and increased gas production.
One of the finest ways to dissolve gallstones naturally is by drinking sufficient amounts of water and staying hydrated. Consuming a minimum of six to eight glasses of water every day will help to keep the bile production smooth.
The cost of gallstone surgery significantly depends upon the type of surgery, and the duration of treatment.

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