Gallstones
Gallstones are pebble-like masses in your gallbladder that can cause pain, fever or jaundice. Find out about gallstone symptoms, treatment and causes.
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Cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation)
Cholecystitis is inflammation of your gallbladder, usually caused by gallstones. Cholecystitis can be very painful and needs hospital treatment.
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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 (gallbladder removal)
A cholecystectomy is surgery to remove your gallbladder, which is usually done using keyhole surgery. Find out how and why this operation is done.
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Pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis appears as sudden, severe upper abdominal (tummy) pain, that may spread to your back. Read about pancreatitis symptoms and treatment.
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Underlying causes of abdominal pain
Abdominal pain has many causes, and may be short-term, long-term or come and goes. Sudden and severe abdominal pain is a medical emergency.
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Laparoscopy
A laparoscopy is a type of keyhole surgery usually performed in the abdominal (belly) area. Learn more about this minimally invasive surgery.
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Oestrogen
Oestrogen is a female sex hormone which helps control puberty and strengthen bones. Learn how too much or too little can cause health conditions.
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