Gallstones & Inflamed Gallbladder
Hardened deposits of digestive fluid in gallbladder causing upper right abdominal pain after fatty meals.
Medical Overview
Gallbladder stones form when bile contains excessive cholesterol or bilirubin, crystallizing into solid stones inside the gallbladder. Obstructed bile ducts lead to painful attacks, indigestion, severe bloating, and potential pancreatitis.
Common Symptoms & Clinical Signs
- Sudden sharp pain in upper right abdomen radiating to back & right shoulder
- Severe indigestion, nausea, and vomiting after fatty or fried meals
- Abdominal bloating, acidity, and persistent belching
- Jaundice (yellow eyes/skin) if stones block the main bile duct
Causes & Risk Factors
- Excess cholesterol concentration in liver bile
- Rapid weight loss or prolonged fasting
- Hormonal changes during pregnancy or oral contraceptive use
- Sluggish gallbladder emptying
Recommended Diagnostic Tests
- High-Resolution Abdominal Ultrasound (USG)
- Liver Function Tests (LFTs - Bilirubin, SGOT, SGPT, Alk Phos)
- MRCP (Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography) if duct stones suspected
Advanced Treatment Protocols at Yupiter Hospital
3D 4K Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Keyhole removal)
Same-day daycare discharge protocols
Related Surgical & Laser Procedures
Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
3D Mesh Repair for Inguinal, Umbilical & Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
Single-Keyhole Cholecystectomy for Gallstones & Polyps
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Emergency 24x7 Keyhole Surgery for Acute Appendicitis
Frequently Asked Questions
Can gallstones be dissolved with medicines?
Medicines cannot permanently dissolve true cholesterol or pigment stones. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the permanent, US-FDA gold standard cure.
Dr. Sachin Baliyan
Senior Consultant - Pulmonology & Internal Medicine
Experience: 16+ Years
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