{"id":422,"date":"2023-02-17T13:42:11","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T08:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/?p=422"},"modified":"2023-03-15T13:42:02","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T08:12:02","slug":"gallbladder-stones-without-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/17\/gallbladder-stones-without-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Gallbladder Stones \u2013 Can they Go Away Without Surgery?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Explains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/Laparoscopic_Gallbladder_Surgery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"best surgeon in Delhi for gallbladder stone\">Delhi\u2019s Top Gallbladder Stones Surgeon&nbsp;Dr&nbsp;Amita&nbsp;Jain<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The gallbladder is a small-sized organ that is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen,&nbsp; below the liver. Its major function is to store bile juice that helps digestion. Gallbladder stones are a medical condition wherein hardened deposits of cholesterol and bilirubin form and sometimes get lodged in the gallbladder or bile ducts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The size of these stones may differ from the size of a golf ball to a grain of rice. Several stones might develop simultaneously.\u00a0 These stones could leave the gallbladder and get stuck along the way says\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/about_us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"best laparoscopic surgeon in Delhi Dr Amita Jain\">India&#8217;s leading female laparoscopic surgeon Dr Amita\u00a0Jain<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is when an individual might feel the first instance of abdominal pain with discomfort. Interestingly, large-sized gallbladder stones generally, stay in the gallbladder and do not cause any discomfort. Depending on the size and discomfort caused, these stones could be removed surgically or via symptomatic care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/Laparoscopic_Gallbladder_Surgery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/best-gallbladder-stone-surgeon-Dr-Amita-Jain.jpg\" alt=\"best laparoscopic Gallbladder surgeon Dr Amita Jain \" class=\"wp-image-425\" width=\"586\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/best-gallbladder-stone-surgeon-Dr-Amita-Jain.jpg 501w, https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/best-gallbladder-stone-surgeon-Dr-Amita-Jain-300x251.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Types of gallbladder stones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Depending on the composition, there are majorly two variants of gallbladder stones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cholesterol gallstones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pigmented gallstones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally,&nbsp;gallbladder stones&nbsp;have no symptoms. However, if these stones lodge in your bile duct, it may lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Instant and rapidly growing pain in the upper right part of your abdomen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instant and rapidly increasing pain in the center of your abdomen, just below the breastbone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Back pain&nbsp;between your shoulder blades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain in your right shoulder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nausea&nbsp;or vomiting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When a visit to the&nbsp;doctor&nbsp;is needed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gallbladder stones might not show any signs or symptoms always. However, quick medical help is required if constant, searing abdominal pain, nausea, and fever form. Make a note of the symptoms and medical history. Gallbladder stones pain might last for several hours to a few minutes. If severe symptoms and inflammation such as those mentioned below occur, it is advisable to seek medical help immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Abdominal pain that lasts for multiple hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fever or body chills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yellowish skin and eyes. This symptom might indicate jaundice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark-colored urine and light-colored stool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Causes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers have not yet found the exact cause of why&nbsp;gallbladder stones&nbsp;occur. These stones may be caused by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Excess cholesterol in the bile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excess bilirubin in the blood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incomplete emptying of the gallbladder<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The risk factors associated with gallbladder stones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Various factors might put an individual at risk of developing&nbsp;gallbladder stones. Some of them are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Hereditary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lifestyle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complications of gallbladder stones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Various complications might happen due to the formation of gallbladder stones. The most common ones are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Acute cholangitis:<\/strong>&nbsp;This condition refers to the infection of bile ducts because of blockage. Infected bile ducts might spread bacteria in the bloodstream, forming a severe health condition called&nbsp;sepsis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Acute cholecystitis:<\/strong>&nbsp;When a gallbladder stone gets logged in the gallbladder\u2019s neck creating intense pain and discomfort, it might lead to Acute Cholecystitis. In extreme cases, the gallbladder may get ruptured or burst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blockage of the pancreatic duct:<\/strong>&nbsp;The pancreatic duct facilitates the movement of pancreatic juices that helps&nbsp;digestion. With&nbsp;gallbladder stones&nbsp;blockage, inflammation in the pancreas might occur which causes intense excruciating abdominal pain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cancer in the gallbladder:<\/strong>&nbsp;Gallbladder stones&nbsp;may cause&nbsp;gallbladder cancer&nbsp;in extremely rare cases. A history of&nbsp;gallbladder stones&nbsp;may increase the risk of cancer, though it is quite rare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/best-laparoscopy-surgeon-Dr-Amita-Jain.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-433\" width=\"481\" height=\"721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/best-laparoscopy-surgeon-Dr-Amita-Jain.jpg 367w, https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/best-laparoscopy-surgeon-Dr-Amita-Jain-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diagnostics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your&nbsp;doctor&nbsp;may perform the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A blood test to check for infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abdominal ultrasound to check for gallbladder stones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CT scan is a specialized scan that lets the doctors check for gallbladder stones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) uses radio waves and magnetic pulses to check the liver and gallbladder functioning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cholescintigraphy (HIDA scan) it involves the use of radioactive material. This scan lets the doctors check whether the gallbladder contracts properly or not.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), involves the insertion of a&nbsp; small tube, which will be passed through the endoscope to the biliary tree. A contrast dye then would be injected through a small tube into the ducts, after which X-rays will be done.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Endoscopic ultrasound is a combination of ultrasound and endoscopy did to check for gallbladder stones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatment procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presently, there are numerous treatments for&nbsp;gallbladder stones. The&nbsp;doctor&nbsp;may likely remove the gallbladder through a surgical procedure. The removal of the gallbladder does not hinder the digestion process. The following are some of the surgical processes used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\" start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Laparoscopic cholecystectomy<\/strong>&nbsp;is the most common surgical procedure. It takes nearly 24 hours for the patient to get discharged post completing the procedure and about 2-3 days to recover fully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open cholecystectomy<\/strong>&nbsp;is a slightly longer procedure that involves removing of gallbladder through larger incisions in the belly. Undergoing this process may take a few days for the patient to get discharged and about 7-10 days for a complete recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Medications to dissolve gallstones:&nbsp;<\/strong>Medicines could help dissolve gallstones without surgery. However, in this manner, it might take months or years of treatment to dissolve the gallstones. Also, there are chances of the formation of gallstones again if treatment is stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medications for gallstones are not given commonly and are reserved for those who cannot undergo surgery. Some medicines may be used to&nbsp;dissolve cholesterol stones. They can cause mild&nbsp;diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shock wave therapy<\/strong>&nbsp;is another non-surgical procedure, that uses high-frequency sound waves to break\/fragment the stones. Afterward, bile salt is given to dissolve small stone pieces. This therapy is used rarely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doctors might also try to remove gallstones during an ERCP test. For this procedure, the physician inserts an instrument through the endoscope to try to remove the stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gallbladder stones are generally, harmless and dissolve on their own. But, they might pose to be life-threatening if these stones block any duct or cause an infection. Therefore, it is worthwhile to take preventive measures. Avoid processed food; rather, consume more fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, and nuts. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle decreases the chance of acquiring many diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/Laparoscopic_Gallbladder_Surgery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Dr&nbsp;Amita&nbsp;Jain&nbsp;is top and one of the most experienced gallbladder stones surgeon in Delhi, Gurgaon, NOIDA and Faridabad<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delhi&#8217;s leading female laparoscopy surgeon and eminent gallbladder stone doctor Dr Amita Jain explains if gallbladder stones can go away without surgery<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":431,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[59,66,110,111,80],"tags":[40,16,11,69,108,98,76,73,12,84,78,79],"class_list":["post-422","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-female-surgeon-in-delhi","category-best-gallbladder-stone-surgeon-in-delhi","category-best-gallbladder-surgeon-in-delhi","category-best-laparoscopic-surgeon-in-delhi","category-top-gallbladder-stone-surgeon-in-delhi","tag-best-female-surgeon-in-delhi","tag-best-gallbladder-stone-doctor-dr-amita-jain","tag-best-gallstone-surgeon-in-delhi","tag-best-hernia-doctor-in-delhi","tag-best-laparoscopic-gallbladder-surgeon-dr-amita-jain","tag-best-laparoscopy-surgeon-for-gallstones-in-delhi","tag-best-laparoscopy-surgeon-in-india","tag-dr-amita-jain-best-doctor-in-delhi","tag-gallbladder-stone-surgeon-dr-amita-jain","tag-gallbladder-surgeon-in-delhi-dr-amita-jain","tag-laparoscopy-surgeon-in-delhi-for-gallbladder","tag-top-gallbladder-stone-surgeon-in-delhi"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/422","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=422"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/422\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":506,"href":"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/422\/revisions\/506"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/431"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=422"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=422"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dramitajain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=422"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}