Gallbladder stones are also called cholelithiasis in medical language. These are hardened pieces of bile that form in your gall bladder or bile ducts. These stones are formed due to excess of cholesterol, bilirubin in the blood and blockage of gall bladder.
Gallbladder stones are a common health problem. About 10-20 percent people in India have the problem of gallstones. It is easy to control with medicine and changes in lifestyle habits. But if these symptoms start appearing in the patient, then there may be a need to remove the gall bladder.
When is cholecystectomy necessary?
Gallbladder stones are usually not a problem. But if it gets stuck in your bile duct and causes obstruction in bile flow, then symptoms start being felt. In such a situation, depending on its severity, cholecystectomy i.e. removal of the gall bladder may be required. This is a common method of treating gallstones.
symptoms of gallstones
severe pain in stomach
The pain due to gallstones occurs in the upper right part of the stomach. This pain can be so severe that it cannot be cured even with pain killers. In many people, the pain may spread to the surrounding areas and may also be felt in the arm, shoulder and back.
yellowing of skin
Jaundice gallstone is a serious symptom. When there is blockage in the bile path due to stones, bilirubin is unable to reach the small intestine and gets mixed in the blood. Due to which the white part of the skin and eyes becomes visible.
fever with chills
Gallstones can cause chills and high fever. This happens when the bile duct gets blocked, and the accumulation of bile causes infection or inflammation in nearby areas.
nausea and vomiting
Another serious symptom of gallstones is stomach pain along with nausea and vomiting. This is also the result of obstruction in the flow of bile due to stones.
Change in color of urine and stool
You may also see symptoms of gallstones in the toilet. If the color of your urine is dark and the color of your stool is light, then immediately consult a doctor. These signs are the result of bile not reaching the intestines.
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