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Gallstones are hard, pebble-like deposits that form inside the gallbladder. Gallstones may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball, depending on how long they have been forming. |
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Symptoms
There are usually no symptoms. Gallstones are usually discovered when having a routine x-ray, abdominal surgery, or o...
Causes
The cause of gallstones varies. Some stones form when there is too much cholesterol or bilirubin in the bile. (Bile i...
Tests
Tests used to detect gallstones or gallbladder inflammation include: Abdominal ultrasound; Abdominal CT scan; Abdomin...
Treatments
Modern advances in surgery have revolutionized the treatment of gallstones. In general, surgery is used only if you h...
Complications
Acute cholecystitis; Cholangitis; Cholecystitis - chronic; Choledocholithiasis; Pancreatitis.
Prevention
There is no known way to prevent gallstones. If you have gallstone symptoms, eating a low-fat diet and losing weight ...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have: Pain in the right upper part of your abdomen; Yel...
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