Symptoms of gallstones

Symptoms of gallstones include severe pain in the right upper abdomen, nausea and vomiting, indigestion, etc. Some people may not have obvious symptoms, but when the stones cause inflammation or block the bile duct, you need to seek medical attention immediately to avoid worsening of the condition.

The typical symptom of gallstones is colic in the right upper abdomen, which usually occurs after eating greasy food and may radiate to the back or right shoulder. In severe cases, it may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, fever, and even jaundice, which manifests as yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes. If the gallstones are small or inactive, they may be asymptomatic for a long time and only be discovered through ultrasound during a physical examination. Although asymptomatic people do not need to rush to treat, they need to monitor their condition. On the contrary, if the stones block the bile duct, it may lead to serious complications such as cholecystitis and acute cholangitis. At this time, the pain and inflammatory response will be significantly aggravated, and even life-threatening.

The typical symptom of gallstones is colic in the right upper abdomen, which usually occurs after eating greasy food and may radiate to the back or right shoulder. In severe cases, it may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, fever, and even jaundice, which manifests as yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes. If the gallstones are small or inactive, they may be asymptomatic for a long time and only be discovered through ultrasound during a physical examination. Although asymptomatic people do not need to rush to treat, they need to monitor their condition. On the contrary, if the stones block the bile duct, it may lead to serious complications such as cholecystitis and acute cholangitis. At this time, the pain and inflammatory response will be significantly aggravated, and even life-threatening.

If you have the above symptoms, you should avoid eating greasy or spicy foods and go to the hospital for an abdominal ultrasound examination as soon as possible to confirm the condition. Depending on the size and location of the stones, the doctor may recommend medical lithotripsy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, or endoscopic retrograde pancreaticocholangiography. Maintaining a healthy diet, reducing saturated fat intake, and consuming more fiber-rich foods can also help reduce the risk of gallstone formation.