How to identify the pain caused by Gallstones?

Gallstones usually cause an unforeseen intense pain in the upper right side of the abdomen. Sometimes, gallstones also cause sudden pain in the middle of the abdomen, slightly below the breast bone.

Where do we find Gallstones?

The gallbladder is located in the upper right portion of the abdomen, just under the liver. Gallstones are formed when the excess bile turns into crystals in the gallbladder. Gallstones may cause sudden, acute pain. Whenever such a pain arises, get in touch with a doctor immediately.

Can I live without a gallbladder?

You can live a normal life without a gallbladder. Your liver makes enough bile to digest the food you eat. Initially, you have to take some precautions about your diet.

Can I get rid of gallstones naturally?

You may be able to relieve your symptoms of gallstones such as pain in the abdomen, nausea, shivering, and vomiting. You can get relief from these symptoms naturally but not get rid of them.

Can you pass gallstones on your own?

Gallstones, which are small in size can pass on their own. If the stones are small, then they may exit the gallbladder and can pass through the bile ducts into the intestine and they are excreted in your stool. When the gallstones get stuck in the gallbladder or in the bile ducts then they can cause pain and infections.

Is it possible to treat the gallstones at home?

There are a lot of common treatments for gallstones. However, gallbladder cleansing is crucially important for it to work well. It breaks down the gallstones in bits, flushes the same out of the body. A patient can try consuming a blend of apple juice, herbs, and olive oil for a couple of days.

What happens to gallstones if they are left untreated?

If gallstones are left untreated, they can become inflamed and lead to inflammation among other major complications. It may start forming pus inside the gallbladder, the organ could die, or the inflammation may spread to other neighboring organs.

What do you expect after gallbladder removal surgery?

Usually, after laparoscopic surgery, people return to the normal routine after 48 hours. Avoid strenuous activities and follow post-surgery instructions for a quick and speedy recovery.

Gallstone: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Diagnosis

The best healthcare professionals discuss the medical history of the patient to identify the gallstones. They perform a physical examination and recommend imaging tests to diagnose gallstones. During the physical examination, the doctor will check the body, and ask about the diet and check for pain in the abdomen. The tests can be:

Blood tests: To measure the amount of bilirubin in your blood and to determine how well the liver is functioning.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): A tiny camera is threaded down to your gastrointestinal (GI) tract to help the doctor identify gallstones stuck in your bile duct.
Abdominal ultrasound and CT scan: For better imaging of the gallbladder to analyze the signs of gallstones.

Procedure

Cholecystectomy is the other name of gallstone surgery. The experts at Pristyn Care recommend Laparoscopic Surgery. In laparoscopic gallstone surgery, the doctor makes a small incision and inserts a laparoscope that has a tiny video camera mounted on top and surgical tools. The tube, camera, and tools are inserted and the surgeon performs the surgery while looking at a TV monitor to remove the gallstones. In addition, the recovery time is much faster and the healed incision will practically leave no scar.