Gallstones
Gallstones are hard, pebble-like masses that are produced from bile in the gallbladder, that can result in symptoms such as pain, fever or jaundice.
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Gallstones diagnosis
Gallstones are small, hard masses that form in your gallbladder. Learn in here about gallstones diagnosis and the different tests your doctor might order.
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Gallstones symptoms
Gallstones are small, hard masses that form in your gallbladder. Learn from trusted resources about common symptoms gallstones may cause.
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Gallstones treatment
The most common management of gallstone disease is surgery. Surgeons may remove your entire gallbladder (cholecystectomy), or just the stones from bile ducts.
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Open cholecystectomy
Gallstones are a common problem. An operation to remove your gallbladder should result in you being free of pain and able to eat a normal diet.
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Gallstones are a common problem. An operation to remove your gallbladder should result in you being free of pain and able to eat a normal diet.
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Cholecystectomy and exploration of the bile duct
Gallstones can move into your common bile duct. An operation to remove your gallbladder and any stones in your common bile duct should result in you being free of pain and able to eat a normal diet.
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Cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal)
A cholecystectomy is surgery to remove the gallbladder, and is usually done using keyhole surgery. Find out how and why this operation is performed.
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Underlying causes of abdominal pain
There are many different causes of abdominal pain. Some cause short-term pain, some cause long-term pain or pain that comes and goes (recurring pain) and others cause sudden and severe pain.
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Cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation)
Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder, often caused by gallstones. It can be very painful and usually needs prompt treatment. Learn more here.
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