India

A 52-year-old male asked:

I had gallstones so had surgery and biopsy report of gallbladder said "chronic cholecystitis". does this cause because of the gallstones or do i need to further get an mrcp to check for bile duct stones as well?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered

Internal Medicine 63 years experience

Most cases of chronic cholecystitis are associated with presence of gall stones. Since your gall bladder and gall stones are now removed & as long as you have no symptoms or signs of bile duct blockage, there's no need to undergo an MRCP or any other tests.

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Learn how we can help

Answered Oct 14, 2022

Related questions

A member asked:

No gallbladder but keeps getting stones in the bile duct leading to surgery, where are they coming from, why and can they prevented?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 28-year-old female asked about a 53-year-old male:

Gall bladder and removal of stone at the junction of cystic duct and cbd via open surgery. Stone of 15mm in bile duct and bile leak after 10months?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 43-year-old member asked:

What can cause recurrent gallstones in the bile ducts and liver every year when gallbladder was removed years ago?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 31-year-old male asked:

MRCP "Persistent mild dilation of the central intrahepatic duct. There are areas of mild narrowing & irregularity of the intrahepatic ducts & proximal common duct. No dilation of common bile duct. Gallbladder sludge is present." What causes this?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 44-year-old female asked about a 42-year-old female:

Severe pain,swelling and sudden weight gain had ct then mrcp both showed enlarged gallbladder and dilated common bile duct but nonspecific,poss causes?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Last updated Oct 14, 2022

Found in:

People also asked

Only 2 months after my gallbladder removal surgery for a gallstone, a stone was found in my common bile duct (8mm of size). I've been told it's most probably a retained stone, is it possible for a stone to be retained and missed out during surgery?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Does MRCP without secretion check for fatty liver, bile ducts, gallbladder and pancreas for gallstones, tumours, infection or inflammation?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

My ultrasound reported showed a gallstone in the common bile duct which is causing blockage. I've been told get ERCP soon as it is causing the bile to backup. I did not understand this, backup of bile in the liver or the gallbladder?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Is it possible for a small gallbladder stone to migrate to the common bile duct at the time of gallbladder removal surgery?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Gallbladder and bile duct are normal but have stones and had one attack. Can diet do the trick or do I need surgery?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $44!

50% off with $19/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.