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Gallstone Surgery in Bhubaneswar

Gallstones

Gallstone Surgery in Bhubaneswar

Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive juices that form in the gallbladder. The size of the gallstones ranges from small grains to as large as a golf ball. Some people develop only one, while others develop many at the same time.

Symptoms 

Gallstones may not exhibit any symptoms at all. The indications and symptoms that follow a blockage in a duct caused by a gallstone could be as follows:

  • An abrupt, worse ache in your upper right abdomen

  • An unexpected and quickly growing discomfort in the middle of your belly, directly below your breastbone

  • Sharp pain between your shoulder blades 

  • You are experiencing right shoulder pain

  • Vomiting or feeling queasy

Pain from a gallstone can persist for a few minutes or even hours.

Treatment

Most people with gallstones that don't cause symptoms will never need treatment. As a result of their lack of effectiveness, medical professionals rarely prescribe medication for gallstones. Ursodiol and chenodiol are examples of medications that are only effective for tiny cholesterol stones that have not yet resulted in problems. They frequently reappear, and their dissolution can take months or years.

Treatment options can be: 

  • Surgical removal (Cholecystectomy): A Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder. It is frequently carried out when gallstones cause discomfort, inflammation, or other consequences like infection or bile duct obstruction. Both open surgery and Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic procedures are options; the latter has shorter recovery periods and leaves fewer scars.

  • Medications to Dissolve Gallstones: Usidol and Chenodiol are examples of medications that are only effective for tiny cholesterol stones that have not yet resulted in problems. They frequently reappear, and their dissolution can take months or years.

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FAQ's

Types of gallstones that form in the gallbladder are:

  • Cholesterol gallstones: These are the most common types of gallstones that appear yellow. These gallstones are composed of undissolved cholesterol but also contain other components.

  • Pigment gallstones: These are dark brown or black gallstones that form when there is too much concentration of bilirubin in the bile. 

These are the few reported risk factors: 

  • Diabetes mellitus

  • Obesity

  • Women above 40 years of age

  • Pregnancy

  • Low-fibre diet

  • High-fat diet

  • Rapid weight loss

  • Blood disorders such as sickle cell anaemia and leukaemia

The complications of gallstones include: 

  • Inflammation of the gallbladder: Gallbladder inflammation, or cholecystitis, can result from a gallstone being stuck in the gallbladder's neck. Severe pain and fever are possible symptoms of cholecystitis.

  • Blockage of the pancreatic duct: Just before it enters the duodenum, the pancreatic duct, a tube that originates in the organ, joins the common bile duct. The pancreatic duct allows the flow of pancreatic fluids, which aids in digestion.  A gallstone can cause a blockage in the pancreatic duct, which leads to inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Pancreatitis causes intense, constant abdominal pain and usually requires hospitalisation. 

  • Blockage of the common bile duct: Gallstones can block the tubes (ducts) through which bile flows from your gallbladder or liver to your small intestine. Severe pain, jaundice, and bile duct infections can result.

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  • Gallbladder cancer: People with a history of gallstones have an increased risk of gallbladder cancer. However, gallbladder cancer is rare. So, even though the risk of cancer is elevated, the likelihood of gallbladder cancer is still very small. 

You can reduce the risk of the formation of gallstones by: 

  • Eat more high-fibre foods: Include more fibre-rich foods in the diet, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. 

  • Lose weight slowly: If you need to lose weight, go slow. Rapid weight loss can increase the risk of gallstones. Aim to lose 1 or 2 pounds (about 0.5 to 1 kilogram) a week.

  • Do not skip meals: Try to stick to your usual meal times each day. Skipping meals or fasting can increase the risk of gallstones. 

  • Maintain a healthy weight: Gallstones are more likely to occur in those who are obese or overweight. Reduce the amount of calories you consume and increase your physical activity levels to work towards a healthy weight. After you reach a healthy weight, keep up your exercise and nutritious diet to help you stay there. 

The sole indication that you may have gallstones is biliary colic. It occurs when a gallstone blocks the bile duct temporarily before moving out of the way and allowing the bile to flow normally once more. Even when the discomfort eventually passes, it's critical to acknowledge these events for what they are: warning signs. Your biliary tract blockage is likely to persist if a gallstone has caused it. The same one may still be growing and hanging around the same location. Alternatively, there can be additional gallstones in the future. A gallstone may become dislodged and remain stuck at some point. There would be an emergency in this situation.

Gallstone pain is typically abrupt and intense and may leave you feeling sick to your stomach. This is referred to as a gallbladder or gallstone attack. After eating, when your gallbladder contracts and increases the pressure in your biliary system, you may experience to the greatest extent. It could keep you from slumbering.

Biliary colic is pain from gallstones that peaks and then gradually subsides. It occurs in short bursts, ranging from minutes to hours. When and if the stone moves or the pressure releases, the episode comes to an end. Individuals characterise the pain as being severe, piercing, squeezing, cramping, or stabbing.

As cholesterol plays a vital role in the formation of gallstones, it is advisable to avoid eating too many high-saturated-fat foods.

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