Upper right abdominal pain that appears out of nowhere and soon worsens.
Severe pain right in the center of the abdomen that appears all of a sudden and intensifies quickly.
Between the shoulders, your back tends to hurt.
Vomiting or nausea
Dr. M. Murugesh is a Consultant Medical Gastroentrologist & Hepatologist of the Department of Gastroentrology at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital. He has over 15 years of experience and is a specialist in ERCP – Advanced Biliary & Pancreatic Endotherapy.
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What are Gallstones?
Gallstones are a type of stone that forms in the gallbladder or bile ducts (the pipe-like system within the liver). Gallstones can range in size from minuscule grains of sand to golf balls. Surprisingly, tiny stones are typically the most troublesome. These are stones that can pass through the gallbladder and become lodged.
Larger stones are more likely to remain silent in the gallbladder. It's crucial to remember that many people with gallstones aren't aware they have them because they aren't troubled by them. There is no need for gall bladder stone surgery in these situations.
Warning signs of Gallstones presence :
In certain cases, gallstones do not cause any symptoms at all. If a gallstone becomes stuck in a duct and becomes blocked, the following signs and symptoms may appear:
Upper right abdominal pain that appears out of nowhere and soon worsens.- Severe pain right in the center of the abdomen that appears all of a sudden and intensifies quickly.
- Between the shoulders, your back tends to hurt.
- Vomiting or nausea
Gallstone pain can last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours.
Benefits of undergoing Gallstones treatment:
In few people gallstones tend to cause a lot of pain, need to undergo removal of gallbladder or
duct stones:
Relieved pain
Improved quality of life
Diagnosis of Gallstones:
Asymptomatic gallstones are sometimes detected by chance during testing for another condition. When pain persists or occurs frequently, your health care practitioner may want to do a full medical history and physical examination, as well as the following gallstone diagnostic procedures:
Ultrasound:
A diagnostic procedure that creates a picture of the inside organs with the help of high-frequency sound waves
Cholecystography:
An X-ray of the gallbladder shows the movement of contrast fluid via the intestines.
Blood tests:
Infection, blockage, jaundice, and/or pancreatitis are all indicators to look for.
CT Scan:
A diagnostic imaging process that produces horizontal, or axial, images (commonly termed slices) of the body using a combination of X-rays and computer technologies.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP):
An endoscope (viewing tube) is inserted through the stomach and into the small intestine. The biliary system's ducts are visible because of a specific dye injected during the surgery.
The available treatment options to treat Gallstones:
There is no need for therapy for gallstones that do not cause symptoms in the majority of patients. It is up to your doctor to determine whether or not gallstone therapy is essential.
Symptoms of gallstone difficulties, such as increasing pain in your upper right abdomen, may be flagged by your doctor. Gallbladder surgery is considered the best treatment for gallbladder stone. You can be treated if the signs and symptoms of gallstones reappear in the future.
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.
- Medication is not always effective. Patients who are unable to have surgery for gallstones are only provided medication for this condition.
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.
- Because you don't require a gallbladder to live, you don't have to worry about eliminating it from your digestive system. However, the removal of the gallbladder can lead to diarrhea, which is usually very short-lived.
FAQ Questions? Answered!
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.
What Our Patients Are Saying
I had intense pain in the abdomen, and I assumed it to be kidney stones. A colleague recommended Sri Ramakrishna Hospital to me, so I went there. I was diagnosed with gallstones and my doctor suggested the removal of the gallbladder. Thankfully my doctor explained the procedure and ensured my safety. The procedure was quite quick and recovered quickly. I am highly grateful to Sri Ramakrishna Hospital for the treatment.
Chitra
Coimbatore
I have affected by gallstones a couple of weeks ago. I reached out to Sri Ramakrishna Hospital as I live nearby. The doctors were extremely patient and helped me throughout the procedure. As my stones were small in size and I was only given medications luckily only in a couple of weeks my stones got dissolved and pain also reduced. Thank you Sri Ramakrishna Hospital for providing me with immediate treatment.
Praveena
Coimbatore
Our Department’s Experience
Our Department of Gastroenterology has treated over 20,000+ patients with gall bladder stone
surgery over the last 48 years. Our highly experienced gastroenterologists will ensure you receive
the best gallstone treatment in Coimbatore.
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gallstone treatment in Coimbatore.
Dr. M. MURUGESH
MD.,DM (GASTRO).,Consultant Medical Gastroentrogolist & Hepatologist
Honorary Dr. V. ARULSELVAN
MBBS, MD, DM(GASTRO).,Consultant Medical Gastroentrologist & Hepatologist
Dr. R. SABARINATHAN
MBBS, DNB(General Medicine), DM(Gastroenterology), FAGIE(Fellowship in Advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)Awards & Achievements
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