Question 1

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 2

what are gallstones and what are the symptoms?

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Gallstones are: Precipitants that form when the bile is supersaturated.  It can form from any combination of cholesterol, bilirubinate, lecithin, and bile salts.  It can cause biliary colic or acute cholecystitis.  Classic symptoms are right upper quadrant postprandial pain with radiation to tip of scapula.  But they can cause other symptoms too, so check with your doctor, he'll get tests to find out for sure.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of gallstones and what causes them?

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RUQ  pains : Starts as right upper quadrant , back, and shoulder  pains, fatty food intolerance and some times fever and jaundice, as complications sets in. Several reasons to form gall stones, from infections , change in bile composition, altered ration of bile salts, cholesterol , fats ( lecithin ) and in some hereditary, what ever the reason lap.Chle. Is best option , invariably it will lead to complications.

Question 4

i was wondering are deranged lfts a symptom of gallstones ?

Accepted Answer

Partial blockage: If gallstones are passing from the gallbladder, down the cystic duct into the common duct and eventually into the duodenum there is risk. The risk of serious health consequence comes from partial or complete blockage of these ducts by the stone/stones. When the common duct is blocked, the lft lab test elevate. If the blockage is relieved, the lft return to normal. Get a right upper ultrasound.

Question 5

what are the most common symptoms for gallstones?

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Right upper abd Pain: Gallstones can be asymptomatic for years and require no therapy. If symptomatic you may experience characteristic symptom of  intense pain in the upper right side of the abdomen, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, and possibly referred pain in between shoulder blades or below right shoulder. If gallstones are symptomatic you may need to remove your gallbladder surgically (cholecystectomy).

Question 6

please explain what are some symptoms of gallstones?

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Gallstones: There are many causes for gallstones some are even congenital 
you should schedule an appt with your pcp or GI md to help with the cause for your symptoms which can be RUQ belly or right sided back pain, nausea , vomiting, and even atypical chest pain or jaundice.

Question 7

what are the common symptoms of gallstones or sludge?

Accepted Answer

Gallstones are: Precipitants that form when the bile is supersaturated.  It can form from any combination of cholesterol, bilirubinate, lecithin, and bile salts.  It can cause biliary colic or acute cholecystitis.  Classic symptoms are right upper quadrant postprandial pain with radiation to tip of scapula.  But they can cause other symptoms too, so check with your doctor, he'll get tests to find out for sure.

Question 8

what symptoms do big gallstones cause how much can they grow?

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: Visit this site for information: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gallstones/symptoms-causes/syc-20354214
Stone can be from grains of sand to golf ball size.
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Question 9

had scan 6 months ago unrelated to gallstones. no gallstones. now have all symptoms of gallstones. could they develop in 6 months?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Get a new ultrasound to see if there are changes. Gallstones do not cause groin pain, and there can be several other causes for pancreatitis as listed on your "conditions."

Question 10

i have pain in my lower back as well. could it be a symptom of gallstones?

Accepted Answer

Not  lower back: Usually  not pain in lower back. Moderate to severe pain under the right side of the rib cage.pain may radiate through to the back around waist  or to the right shoulder,severe upper abdminal pain (biliary colic)

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