Question 1

Whats the difference between well distended gallbladder and partially distended gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Gall bladder contracts and empties the bile with fatty meal , physiological distended gb is filled to the capacity , ready to empty after meal results in partially distended half filled gb.  Distends in disease also as stone blocks cystic duct ( hydrops ) or tumor in head of pancreas.

Question 2

My diagnosis was: gallbladder is partially distended, showing two echogenic foci , not casting posterior acoustic shadowing , measuring 3.0 mm.

Accepted Answer

Gall stones cast acoustic shadows , with out  as you describing , may be  polyps , which have high incidence of malignant transformation in a large polyp, or cholesterol  deposits ,  causes severe cholecystitis. As in strawberry  gb either way  in a symptomatic  case  surgery advised please speak to your doctor.

Question 3

Dx reports that my gallbladder is partially distended without surrounding inflammation or internal calcification. been having pain in upper abdomen.

Accepted Answer

Distension of the gall bladder may be due to improper emptying.  See a gastroenterologist for expert advice.

Question 4

Last year during my pregnancy by checkap i have found that i have gallstones size 3-5mm.after one year homeo treatment i have no stones and i have grade 1 fatty infiltration of liver..what does it mean..and gallbladder was partially distended.?

Accepted Answer

In view of the partially distended gall bladder and the possibility that the gall bladder now contains sludge from dissolved cholesterol gall stones, I recommend consulting an abdominal surgeon for evaluation, advice and follow-up.  Grade1 fatty infiltration of the liver is mild but calls for lifestyle changes of low fat,low carbohydrate diet, getting to ideal weight and regular exercise.

Question 5

I had an ultrasound done. the reports say i have partially distended urinary bladder and semi distended gall bladder. what does that all mean?

Accepted Answer

The urinary bladder and the gall bladder each fill and empty regularly in normal people every day.  The comment on the ultrasound report doesn't indicate that there is anything abnormal.

Question 6

Hi akash(m),age 22.my gall bladder n urinary bladder is partially in distended state n there is bowel gas also.what it means?need tips

Accepted Answer

The presence of bowel gas and some degree of urinary bladder and gall bladder distension are all fairly common and most often "normal" findings on an abdominal X-Ray or imaging study and usually have no particular significance.

Question 7

What does it mean that my gallbladder is physiologically distended?

Accepted Answer

Usually when the GB is distended it is usually seen when a person is not eating. Generally a is a incidental finding and does not need anything unless a patient is symptomatic. It also depends on what modality was used to define the size of the gallbladder, whether it was an ultrasound or CT scan.

Unless you are  having symptoms of discomfort in the right upper quadrant, I would not worry.

Question 8

Does distended gallbladder mean obstructed?

Accepted Answer

But most likely that it has not received stimulus to empty, such as fasting state.  If it fails to empty in response to eating or to cck, it could be abnormal, especially if cck stimulation causes symptoms.  Consult with GI for specific opinion in your individual case.

Question 9

Please let me know who should i consult for pyloric spasm and distended gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

A gastroenterologist (or "gi" doctor) will be best suited to evaluate and advise in this matter.

Question 10

Gallbladder was found partially contracted during ultrasound,was fasting for 9 hours..what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

The gallbladder is a sac which stores bile. It releases it's bile in response to hormones for help with digestion. There are two main reasons the gallbladder would be contracted. Most commonly In response to a recent meal.  If you have fasted for 9 hours, I would expect your gallbladder to be full with bile. Partial contraction implies scarring from inflammation either currently or in the past.

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My diagnosis was: gallbladder is partially distended, showing two echogenic foci , not casting posterior acoustic shadowing , measuring 3.0 mm.

Dx reports that my gallbladder is partially distended without surrounding inflammation or internal calcification. been having pain in upper abdomen.

Last year during my pregnancy by checkap i have found that i have gallstones size 3-5mm.after one year homeo treatment i have no stones and i have grade 1 fatty infiltration of liver..what does it mean..and gallbladder was partially distended.?

I had an ultrasound done. the reports say i have partially distended urinary bladder and semi distended gall bladder. what does that all mean?

Hi akash(m),age 22.my gall bladder n urinary bladder is partially in distended state n there is bowel gas also.what it means?need tips

What does it mean that my gallbladder is physiologically distended?

Does distended gallbladder mean obstructed?

Please let me know who should i consult for pyloric spasm and distended gallbladder?

Gallbladder was found partially contracted during ultrasound,was fasting for 9 hours..what does that mean?

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