Gallstones (Gastroenterology)

Symptoms

Abdominal pain, usually in the upper right side
Back pain between the shoulder blades
Pain in the right shoulder
Nausea and vomiting
Bloating
Indigestion
Belching
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
Dark urine
Light-colored stools

Complications

Gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis)
Pancreatitis
Blockage of the common bile duct
Infection in the gallbladder or bile ducts
Gangrene of the gallbladder
Gallbladder cancer (rare)

Risk factors

You may be at risk for developing Diverticulitis if you:

Are female
Are over 40
Are overweight or obese
Have a family history of gallstones
Have rapid weight loss
Are pregnant or have had multiple pregnancies
Have certain medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, cirrhosis)

How is it diagnosed?

The treatment for Gallstones may involve one or more of the following approaches:

Medications to dissolve stones
Pain relievers to manage discomfort
Antibiotics (if there's an associated infection)
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder)
Open cholecystectomy (in complex cases)
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to remove stones from the common bile duct

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