Question 1

can gallstones kill you?

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Yes, in rare: Instances, it can cause severe infection, perforation, or peritonitis.  It is best to take care of your problem before these complications set in.

Question 2

can passing of a gallstone kill you ?

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Unlikely: ...Unless one does not see a doctor for proper care. If untreated, i suppose a neglected stone stuck in the bile duct could result in serious liver damage, possible infectious cholangitis & possible severe pancreatitis.  If treated with a doctor in a timely fashion then mortality rates should be low (unless there are other underlying medical problems).

Question 3

can kidney stone kill a person ? and can an four year old get kidney stone and gallbladder stones ?

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If: It is large and is associated with a blood stream infection. It is unusual for a 4 year old to have stones unless there is an associated metabolic disease. All the best and get some advice from Peds endocrinology.

Question 4

can i die from gallstones?

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Highly Unlikely: Most people with gallbladder disease are troubled by transient episodes of pain, often after eating (biliary colic). If the gb is obstructed by a stone, inflammation can develop, but it rarely leads to an infection.  If a stone exits the gb, it can block the: liver, potentially leading to serious liver infections (cholangitis), or the pancreas, leading to pancreatitis; very rarely, this is fatal.

Question 5

how are gallstones diagnosed?

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Usually ultrasound: Given the right medical history, gallstones are usually diagnosed by an ultrasound.  On occasion, gallstones can be picked up by other means, such as ct scan or by plain x-rays of the abdomen.  Usually asymptomatic gallstones are left undisturbed.

Question 6

how should i treat gallstones?

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Surgery or Ursodiol: The standard treatment for gall stones is surgery. Drugs such as ursodiol can dissolve some types of gall stones but must be taken forever because when stopped gall stones usually come back.

Question 7

what is the cause of gallstones?

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Imbalance: Chemical imbalance inside the gallbladder with crystals that form from either bile salts or cholesterol,  these grow into gallstones. More common in females and can also be hereditary in some native populations. Some theories of hormonal changes, gallbladder wall dysfunction, cholesterol imbalance, etc, etc.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of gallstones?

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Right upper abd pain: People with gallstones have symptoms typically because they block the function of the gallbladder which is to store and release bile due to a fatty meal.  Therefore , symptoms of pain, cramping, nausea and sometimes vomiting occur after eating fatty foods.  Diarrhea or fatty stools may also occur.

Question 9

are gallstones considered dangerous?

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Gallstone ? disease: Stones in the gallbladder (gb) seldom cause symptoms unless they migrate into the neck of the gb (& block exit of bile) or into the common bile duct. Symptomless gallstones may be diagnosed by chance by imaging or during investigation for some other condition. Only 10% become symptomatic within 5 years of detection. Ultrasound, ct scan, mrcp finds stones; cck-hida scan can tell if gb is diseased.

Question 10

can a calicifed gallstone cause pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Gallstones can cause pain under the right rib cage which can go to the back, as well as nausea vomiting and indigestion. If the symptoms are frequent the best option is usually surgical removal.

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