WHEN DO YOU NEED SURGERY FOR GALL STONES? Gallstones need surgical treatment (cholecystectomy) when they cause symptoms such as abdominal colics ( pain), nausea orvomiting. Also, surgery is needed sometimes urgently in the case of complications such as gallbladder inflammation, jaundice (bile duct obstruction), or pancreatitis. Asymptomatic stones without any complaints which are noted on routine ultrasound examination during medical checkups usually don’t need surgery. It is, however important to know that recurrent pain, large stones, or risk of cancer make removal necessary. WHEN IS SURGERY NEEDED FOR GALLSTONES? 1. Symptomatic Gallstones Severe pain in the upper right abdomen, often after fatty meals. lasting for hours, with waxing and waning, not usually relieved by anything; sometimes injections or medication are common. Nausea, vomiting, bloating, especially after fatty meals, and indigestion. There also may be ass...
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