Common symptoms of gallstones

Common symptoms of gallstones include severe pain in the right upper abdomen, nausea and vomiting, jaundice, fever, etc. It is necessary to be alert to complications such as cholecystitis and cholangitis that may occur when the condition is serious. It is very important to seek medical attention in time.

The symptoms of gallstones vary, the most common of which is biliary colic, which usually occurs after eating a high-fat meal. It manifests as severe pain in the right upper abdomen and may radiate to the right shoulder and back. Some patients experience nausea, vomiting, and abdominal bloating. If the stones block the bile duct, it can cause bile flow obstruction, leading to yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice), and may be accompanied by dark urine. If the gallstones cause an infection, systemic symptoms such as fever and chills may occur. Some patients with chronic gallstones have milder symptoms, which may only manifest as intermittent abdominal distension or mild discomfort, but such conditions should not be ignored, because the stones may cause long-term bile duct damage without obvious symptoms.

The symptoms of gallstones vary, the most common of which is biliary colic, which usually occurs after eating a high-fat meal. It manifests as severe pain in the right upper abdomen and may radiate to the right shoulder and back. Some patients experience nausea, vomiting, and abdominal bloating. If the stones block the bile duct, it can cause bile flow obstruction, leading to yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice), and may be accompanied by dark urine. If the gallstones cause an infection, systemic symptoms such as fever and chills may occur. Some patients with chronic gallstones have milder symptoms, which may only manifest as intermittent abdominal distension or mild discomfort, but such conditions should not be ignored, because the stones may cause long-term bile duct damage without obvious symptoms.

Patients with gallstones should pay attention to eating a light diet and avoiding high-fat diet to reduce the risk of recurrence. In addition, it is important to maintain good living habits such as eating on time and avoiding overeating. Once severe pain, jaundice or persistent symptoms occur, you need to seek medical attention as soon as possible. The doctor may choose treatment measures such as drug lithotripsy (such as chenodeoxycholic acid), minimally invasive gallbladder stone removal or cholecystectomy according to the situation. Regular physical examinations are very important for detecting gallstones, especially for people with a family history of gallstones or obesity and hyperlipidemia.