Question 1

can i die from gallstones?

Accepted Answer

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 2

does gallstones lead to death?

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Yes rarely if untrea: Yes in rare occasions , if complications like gangrene, perforation , severe gall stone pancreatitis , jaundice, gall stone ileaus , sepsis, cancer due to gall stones  etc may cause death if untreated.

Question 3

is emergency surgery for gallstones cause death?

Accepted Answer

Gallbladder surger:  For gallbladder removal the following applies. "The death rate in 9339 patients who had cholecystectomy alone was 0.3% "   REF:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8443723/#:~:text=The%20death%20rate%20in%209339,complications%20were%20the%20most%20common.

Question 4

why didn't i have to drink contrast die before i had my ct scan to check for gallstones?

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Because: It would not add any extra useful information to do so.  Oral dye just lights up the intestine....Not gallbladder.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of having gallstoned?

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Pain: Often intermittent pain in the right upper abdomen especially after a fatty meal.  There may be waves of crescendo type pain and nausea/ vomiting. If things get really ugly you may develop systemic signs of infection with fever.

Question 6

pain of gallstones?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Gallbladder pain from gallstones is usually in the abdomen right under the lower tip of the breast bone and/ or under the right rib cage. It can radiate to the back, and is sometimes associated with nausea or vomiting. It can also be brought on 30-60 minutes after eating. Hope this helps!

Question 7

what are gallstones?

Accepted Answer

Gallstones: Gallstones are made of various crystal that grow into stones in the gallbladder. They can be from bile (bilirubin) or cholesterol origin. They grow in the gallbladder, may be present without any symptoms, or may cause upper abdominal pressure, bloating, discomfort, nausea, or vomiting. Often eating fatty foods may aggravate the discomfort from gallstones.

Question 8

ginger and gallstone?

Accepted Answer

Ginger: Are you asking if it takes gallstones away or increase them in number? Either ginger does not make a difference either way.

Question 9

how do gallstones form?

Accepted Answer

Supersaturation!: Bile consists of a mixture of cholesterol, bile pigments, and phospholipids.  If any of these increase, they can precipitate out and become solidified, forming stones.  This is present in 10-20% of people in the US, although usually "silent".  Heredity, diet, and age can all play a role.

Question 10

stopping gallstone pain?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Have your gallbladder removed. In the meantime, avoid fatty and very rich foods and see your doctor soon for treatment.

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