Gallbladder is pear shaped organ located just below liver on right side of abdomen. It contains Bile Juices which helps in digestion. Sometimes due to various causes there is stone formation inside the gallbladder called gallstone which can be troublesome. 10 – 20 % Life time risk of gallstone formation of which 80 % will not have any symptoms. Remaining 20 % will develop some symptoms or complications at some point in thier lifetime.
Symptoms & Diagnosis
- ● Pain on Right Side or Central Part
- ● Fever
- ● Vomiting or Nausea
- ● Indigestion or Dyspepsia
- ● Acidity or Gastritis
- ● Jaundice in some cases
- ● Dark Yellow Urine
- ● CT scan in Selected Cases
- ● Gas with bloating sensation
- ● Ultrasonography
- ● MRCP or CT scan depending on Lab findings & Examination
Causes
- ● Females , Age more than 40
- ● Diabetes
- ● Obesity
- ● Fast Weight Loss
- ● Contraceptive pills
- ● Blood Disorders
- ● Sedentary Lifestyle
- ● Prolonged hospitalization for any reason
- ● Certain Medicines
- ● Family History
Treatment
- ● Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - It is the most ideal recommeded treatment for symptomatic Gallstones
Operation or Surgery is only curative treatment option for people having issues with gallstones.
Surgeon makes few small holes & then remove Gallbladder along with gallstones through one of the holes.