Gallbladder cancer is often misdiagnosed because it mimics other more common conditions, such as gallstones,cholecystitis, andpancreatitis. But the imaging tests that are utilized to evaluate these other conditions can also detect gallbladder cancer. For example, ultrasound is a quick, noninvasive im...
Only thing wrong with me is I have gallstones which supposedly are NOT the cause of my pain and attacks according to my DR!!! :-( I had another attack last night, only lasted about 1/2 hour, but was awful during that short time. And then went away again as I was about to ...
A gallbladder attack may be associated with the presence of gallstones. A gallstone may be composed of elements such as excess cholesterol, calcium, or other bile elements that pass through the gallbladder. The stones are not unlike kidney stones in that they are usually small, sharp and can...
When i had the worst attack i'd ever had just before christmas i was rushed to hospital and violently sick. They then put a stent in my bile duct to stop the stones getting stuck. It has helped but i still get attacks just not as bad. I also have noticed i have never ever burped...
It's very common that pain from gallstones(胆结石) comes and goes because the stones tend to pop in and out of the gallbladder. 2 But the difference is that pancreatitis pain is more constant, aching, and present for hours and hours a gallbladder attack is not. ...
are a sign that someone hasgallstones. When the stones are fairly small, they will usually pass through a person's gallbladder without too much trouble, but as they get larger, it is more common for them to get stuck, which effectively blocks the gallbladder, leading to an attack. ...
stones can also be seen with abdominal ultrasounds. The gallbladder ultrasound may also help detect possible gallbladder neoplasms. The EUS or endoscopic ultrasound is not a first-line test for diagnosing gallbladder disease. There is no place for it as a diagnostic tool for cholecystitis. It ...
Symptoms of a gallbladder attack are often caused by gallbladder stones. A stone may block the neck of the gallbladder or get stuck in a bile duct inhibiting the flow of bile or possibly causing a back-up of bile. However, short of causing an actual attack, stones may be present for ...
A good friend of mine did a gallbladder cleanse over 10 years ago when he had a gall bladder attack and was told he needed surgery. The gall stones came out during the flush, his symptoms resolved and he never did have to have the surgery! Given the risks of surgery and potential comp...
Some patients report that the pain is triggered by certain foods, usually fatty foods, and some patients are afraid of eating for fear of triggering an attack of pain (sitophobia). Cholelithiasis Symptomatic cholelithiasis is the commonest indication for cholecystectomy, and asymptomatic gallstones ...