What are the consequences of not removing gallbladder polyps?

What are the consequences of not removing gallbladder polyps?

I believe many people are familiar with gallbladder polyps, because this disease is too common in life, and the incidence rate is particularly wide. It can occur in people of all ages, among which the incidence rate is the highest in young people. There are many reasons for the onset of gallbladder polyps, which are generally related to long-term unhealthy eating habits, or mental stress, excessive smoking and drinking, and other factors.

It is best for patients with gallbladder polyps to undergo timely surgical removal to avoid recurrence. If the condition is not removed in time, the following consequences may occur.

1. If gallbladder polyps are not removed in time, patients will experience biliary colic. The pain range will become larger and larger, radiating to the right shoulder and back, which will greatly hinder normal work, life and physical activities.

2. Induce gallstones. Long-term occurrence of gallbladder polyps will lead to a large amount of cholesterol deposition, thus forming gallstones. Gallstones are not only more difficult to treat, but also cause greater damage to the patient's liver and gallbladder system health.

3. Increase the incidence of cholecystitis. Although the symptoms of gallbladder polyps are not obvious in the early stage, if they are not removed and treated in time, the increase of polyps will induce cholecystitis, which will make treatment more difficult.

4. Although most gallbladder polyps are benign tissues, if they are not removed in time, the polyps will grow larger and larger. Once the diameter exceeds 1 cm, it will increase the risk of cancer.

5. The patient may experience symptoms of general discomfort, such as body pain, indigestion, jaundice, fever, abdominal mass, etc., which are also closely related to gallbladder polyps.

Surgical resection must be used in time after the onset of the disease. The surgery is also divided into laparoscopic cholecystectomy and open cholecystectomy. Different sizes of polyps require different surgical methods, so you can go to the hospital for examination first, and then decide which treatment method to use based on the actual situation.