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WHEN IS GALLBLADDER SURGERY NEEDED?
  • By Dr. Valeria Simone MD
  • (Southlake General Surgery, Texas, USA)

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Overview
  • When is Gallbladder Surgery needed?- is one of
    the questions you might be thinking. Gallbladder
    surgery is needed when gallstones block the bile
    duct or when the gallbladder is infected or
    inflamed.
  • If you have any of the following problems, you
    may need gallbladder surgery intense pain in
    your upper right abdomen, pain in your right
    shoulder, pain between your shoulder blades,
    jaundice, or fever.
  • A gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ
    located under your liver in the upper right of
    the abdomen. In our body, the function of the
    gallbladder is to store bile, a mix of fluids,
    cholesterol, and fat. Bile in the gallbladder is
    released in the small intestine and helps break
    down the fat from food.
  • Through this method, the body can absorb
    fat-solvent vitamins and nutrients. Lets explore
    more about- When is gallbladder surgery needed?

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What are the symptoms of the gallbladder problem?
  • The following are the symptoms of gallbladder
    problems
  • Pain It generally happens in the upper right
    section of the abdomen and can be mild and
    intermittent, or it can be severe and frequent.
    In a few cases, it can start to emanate from
    different body parts, such as the chest and back.
  • Nausea or vomiting These are the most common
    symptoms in patients. Chronic gallbladder
    problems might lead to digestive problems, for
    example, excessive gas and acid reflux.
  • Unusual stools or urine Stools that are lighter
    in color and dark urine are common signs of
    blockage in the bile duct.
  • Chronic diarrhea
  • Fever or chills
  • Jaundice

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What are the potential gallbladder problems?
  • Any disease that influences the gallbladder is
    termed gallbladder disease. Lets understand more
    about the types of gallbladder disease.
  • Inflammation of the gallbladder or
    (cholecystitis)
  • Cholecystitis is another name for inflammation of
    the gallbladder. There are two subsets here
    acute and chronic. Chronic gallbladder
    inflammation occurs when a patient has many acute
    cholecystitis attacks.
  • Gallstones
  • Gallstones are hardened digestive fluid deposits
    in the gallbladder, which can range in size from
    a sand grain to a golf ball. Many individuals
    have gallstones and they are concerned about
    them, as gallstones can form and go undetected
    for quite a long time. Gallstones create problems
    such as inflammation, pain, and infection.
    Generally, gallstones create acute cholecystitis.

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  • Common bile duct stones or Choledocholithiasis
  • Gallstones that develop in the common bile duct
    are called Choledocholithiasis. Bile flow from
    the gallbladder passes through the small pipes,
    gathers in the common bile duct, and then enters
    the small intestine.
  • Common bile duct stones, also known as secondary
    stones, are those that form in the gallbladder
    and migrate into the bile duct. Alternatively,
    gallstones are regarded as secondary stones,
    while stones that form in the common bile duct
    are referred to as primary stones. This type of
    stone is much more likely to lead to infection
    than secondary stones because of how rarely they
    occur.
  • Acalculous Gallbladder Disease
  • Gallstones dont create all sorts of gallbladder
    problems. Without the existence of a stone in the
    gallbladder, one can also develop gallbladder
    disease, which is also known as acalculous
    gallbladder disease.
  • Infection in Common bile duct
  • Infection in the common bile duct can happen due
    to blockage. Treatment for this condition is
    effective if the infection is identified early.
    Otherwise, this infection may spread and become
    lethal.

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  • Abscess of the gallbladder
  • Some people who have gallstones also
    develop empyema or pus, in the gallbladder. An
    abscess is another name for pus production, and
    it can be the source of excruciating abdominal
    agony. There is a risk of a life-threatening
    infection spreading from one part of the body to
    another if this illness is not caught and treated
    in time.
  • Gallstone ileus
  • When a gallstone moves into the intestine, it can
    cause a blockage known as gallstone ileus. It is
    a rare condition and common in people who are
    older than 65 years.
  • Perforated gallbladder
  • If an individual delays seeking treatment, a
    gallstone problem can prompt a perforated
    gallbladder condition. If the tear isnt located,
    it can lead to a serious spread of abdominal
    infection.
  • Gallbladder polyps
  • Polyps are unusual tissue development. Gallbladder
    polyps are injuries or tissue developments that
    happen inside the gallbladder. They dont cause
    any problems with your gallbladder. However,
    large polyps require surgery to remove before
    they form cancer or cause any other health
    issues.
  • Porcelain gallbladder
  • A solid gallbladder has extremely strong walls.
    As time passes, calcium deposits can harden the
    gallbladder walls, making them rigid. This
    condition is known as a porcelain gallbladder.
    This condition can create a high risk for
    gallbladder cancer.
  • Gallbladder cancer
  • Gallbladder cancer is usually a rare disease. It
    can spread to other parts of the body if not
    caught and treated early.

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What is the treatment for a gallbladder problem?
  • Gallbladder treatment mainly depends on your
    particular gallbladder problem. That may include
  • pain medicines prescribed by doctors, like
    morphine and hydrocodone.
  • An individual taking over-the-counter (OTC) pain
    medicines like ibuprofen
  • lithotripsy, a treatment that uses shock waves to
    break gallstones into pieces and different
    masses.
  • gallstones removal surgery
  • Gallbladder removal surgery it can
    be laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery or
    open surgery.

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Diet for Gallbladder Problem
  • If an individual is experiencing gallbladder
    problems, it is always beneficial to change the
    eating regimen. Foods that may irritate
    gallbladder problems include
  • Lets explore more When is Gallbladder Surgery
    needed?- Dr. Valeria Simone - Southlake General
    Surgery

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Appointment
  • For more information on gallbladder problems,
    diagnosis of gallbladder disease, treatment of
    gallstones, gallbladder surgery, gallbladder
    surgery cost, or consultation. For a quick
    appointment, please contact our healthcare
    expert today at 1 (817) 748-0200. You can
    also make an online appointment.

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  • Medically Reviewed By Dr. Valeria Simone MD
  • Board-certified General Surgeon at Southlake
    General Surgery, Texas, USA.
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    Valeria Simone - Southlake General Surgery

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THANK YOU!
SOUTHLAKE GENERAL SURGERY
1545 E. Southlake Blvd, Suite 270 Southlake, TX
76092
EMAIL info_at_southlakegeneralsurgery.com
VISIT US AT www.southlakegeneralsurgery.com
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