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Gall Bladder stones are a common medical problem that can occur due to multiple reasons such as diabetes, lifestyle choices, metabolic disorders, or obesity. The treatment given for gallstones is either medication or cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal surgery). Post thorough analysis of your medical reports the surgeon decides whether stones can be dissolved by medication or whether removal of the bladder i.e. a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgery is the only treatment. Manipal Hospitals has highly experienced gastrointestinal surgeons who can perform the Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy surgery in Ghaziabad at its technologically advanced facility.
This article focuses on aligning and compiling all the aspects related to gallstones in one place so that you can gather accurate information about it and clear all the myths you may have regarding the diagnosis, laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery in Ghaziabad and symptoms of gallstones.
How Gallstones Are Formed?
The bile is a composition of chemicals that can dissolve cholesterol that is excreted by the liver. When the bile is not able to dissolve the cholesterol, the excess cholesterol can convert into crystals and stones.
Symptoms of Gallstones
People often confuse the kidney stones symptoms with those of gallstones. The following are the symptoms that may imply gallstones:
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Abdominal pain
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Back pain
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Chest pain
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Fever
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Chills
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Jaundice
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Dark-coloured urine
Difference Between Kidney and Gall Bladder Stones?
Kidneys are a part of the urinary system that purifies the blood, removes toxins from the body, and balances your body fluids and electrolytes. On the other hand, the gall bladder is a part of your digestive system that stores bile and helps in breaking down food for digestion.
Gallbladder stones can block the bile ducts that release the bile juices. A diet that is rich in fats and cholesterol is a common cause of gallstones. Kidney stones occur mainly due to the consumption of a diet that is rich in sodium, and animal protein and low intake of fluids and calcium deficiency.
Treatment Options Available for Gallstones
Based on your reports, symptoms and complications involved the course of your treatment will be determined. Let's take a look at the treatment options available:
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Medications
Your gastrointestinal surgeon will prescribe certain medicines to dissolve the stones inside the bladder. The stones may form again after some time if the root cause has not been treated.
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Surgery (cholecystectomy)
The doctor may recommend removing the gall bladder as it is not required to live. It will not impact your ability to digest food or health in any way. Post removal the bile will flow directly to the small intestine from the liver and aid the digestion.
All About Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
This is a minimally invasive surgery performed to remove the gall bladder. The laparoscopic surgeons in Ghaziabad make a small incision on the abdomen, through which a laparoscope is inserted. A laparoscope is a thin tube with a camera at the end, which gives the surgeon a clear picture of the bladder and aids in surgery. Through another small incision, the bladder is removed. Compared to open cholecystectomy, laparoscopic is a less invasive technique and offers faster recovery.
How to Prepare for a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?
Before the procedure you are made to undergo a few tests which could be:
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Abdominal ultrasound
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Blood tests
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Urine analysis
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Several gall bladder X-rays
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Kidney tests
You may be put on certain medications before the surgery and may be advised to refrain from consuming certain foods. Once the reports are in a range where the surgeon feels that you’re fit to undergo surgery, the team prepares you for that. You are given general anaesthesia so that you can sleep and experience no pain during the procedure. Post-procedure all the incisions are closed with stitches.
Possible Complications after a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Like any medical surgery chances of developing complications due to multiple reasons are there in this procedure as well. Some commonly reported complications are:
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Hernia
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Internal bleeding
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Bile leakage in the body
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Numbness in the surgical area
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Injury to internal organs like the liver, bile ducts or small intestine.
Life After Cholecystectomy
After the surgery, you will have one organ less in your body, but as said it won't affect your ability to digest the food. In some cases, it has been observed that the patients have reported problems like constipation and diarrhoea, which improved after some time. After the surgery, there are the following things that a gastrointestinal surgeon would recommend:
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Drink plenty of water and fluids, to flush out the toxins from the body easily.
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Eat fibre-rich food for easy bowel movement.
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Avoid lifting heavy weights that may cause pressure on the surgical area.
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Gradually increase your physical activity.
You should not skip any consultation session with your surgeon after discharge from the hospital. You must also seek an appointment in case you experience anything amiss for instance: cramps in the abdomen, fever, yellow skin, no bowel movement, swelling/redness around the incision, or vomiting. Manipal Hospitals is reputed for offering a wide range of laparoscopy treatments in Ghaziabad, at its state-of-the-art facility.
