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Symptoms hinting the presence of a stone in your gallbladder

Written by Dr. Archana Jhawar

Topic: Health Products and ServicesPublished January 11, 2016
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Gallbladder stones, which are solid deposits growing inside the gallbladder, can form either due to high amounts of cholesterol in the bile, or due to the presence of excess bilirubin in the bile, a condition also known as “jaundice.” Research states that a high proportion of the global population suffering from gallstones belongs to the Native Americans and Mexican Americans races. Gallstones are known to upset the metabolic system in a human body if not treated or removed during the initial stage. Neoalta Clinic is one of the topmost medical facilities in Navi Mumbai, India for treating gallbladder ailments including gallstones. Symptoms indicating gallbladder stones In the article titled Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstones, you can read about an easy way to detect a stone in the gallbladder. If you persistently experience pain in the right side of your abdomen, specifically in the right under-arm region along with vomiting after a fatty meal, there is very high probability that you have a stone or two growing in your gallbladder. Gallstones will generally cause the gallbladder to malfunction, leading to a series of health problems like digestive disorders, nausea, or even jaundice. In Dr. Jhawar’s surgery blog, you can review why Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been deemed the most effective surgical method for removing gallbladder stones. The primary symptom of gallstones – the abdominal pain As mentioned before, the most common symptom of gallstones is a persistent pain in the upper right side of the abdomen, which recurs after high fat meals. The particular characteristics of this abdominal pain include: The pain typically surfaces after meals, more so after high-fat meals.rnThe pain may begin in the center of the stomach and then spread to the right upper back or upper right shoulderblade area.rnThe pain lasting anywhere between 15 minutes and one whole day usually persists for several hours at a stretch.rnThe pain prevents normal breathing. .rnThe pain can increase at night and prevent a person from sleeping.rnSome other tale tell signs of gallstones – watch out Along with the stomach ache just describes above, a gallstone patient may also experience the following symptoms: Yellowing of theskin or a condition known as “Jaundice”rnDark colored urine or light-colored stools.rnAfeverish feelingrn The role of diet in developing gallstones It is generally believed that a high-fat, high-cholesterol, and low-fiber diet is the biggest enemy of people suffering from gallstones. You can read about the ideal Gallstone Prevention Diet at neoalta blog post. This article advises the readers to avoid red meat, desserts, and all types of fried food, as these food groups have been known to aggravate a gallbladder malfunction. A good diet that helps to maintain ideal body weight is the most effective remedial action to prevent gallstones.

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Dr. Archana Jhawar
MBBS, M.S. E.N.T
Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon & Hearing Specialist at Neaolta Specialty Clinic