Gall Bladder Disease

Gall Bladder Disease What is Gall Bladder Disease?

Gallbladder disease refers to any of the various medical conditions that can affect your gallbladder. The most common symptom of gallbladder disease is a pain in the upper right side of the abdomen. Depending on the type of disease, a person may also experience fever, nausea, vomiting, and/or jaundice. Diseases that affect the bile duct are also lumped under the term gallbladder disease.

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What are the causes?

Gallbladder disease is caused by the stone formation and blockage of the biliary system, causing pain, infection, and biliary stasis. Risk factors for gallstone formation include obesity, high cholesterol, family history, increasing age, and female sex.

What are the symptoms?

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Fever

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Jaundice or yellowing of the skin

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Abdominal pain (generally right upper quadrant)

The pain may be intermittent, responding to the movement of the gallstone(s).

How is it diagnosed?

Initial diagnosis is performed with an abdominal ultrasound, which can visualize the gallbladder and bile duct to assess for infection/inflammation. The ultrasound can even detect the presence of stones. If the biliary system cannot be properly visualized, further imaging with MRI or CT may be warranted.

What is the Treatment Option for Gallbladder Disease in Pune?

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Lifestyle changes: Since certain health conditions increase the risk of gallstone formation, changes in lifestyle may help manage gallbladder disease in people without symptoms. Being overweight and having diabetes increases the likelihood of gallstones. Losing weight and getting good control over diabetes may help lower your risk.

Medical treatment: Gastroenterologists may prescribe medications with codeine or hydrocodone. Ongoing research is looking into the use of the medication ezetimibe and its role in decreasing the formation of cholesterol gallstones. This medication changes how the body absorbs cholesterol from the intestinal tract.

Surgery: Surgery will be recommended to remove your gallbladder if you’ve experienced multiple episodes of inflammation. Gallbladder surgery continues to be the most effective method for treating active gallbladder disease.

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