hello, what are the symptons for gallstones and how rapid is the recoup time for suergery.?
439351
The classic symptoms of gallstones are pain under the breastbone and slightly to the right especially after eating fatty foods.There may also be nausea and vomiting.  There is more than one approach to treatment, and you doctor or surgeon is the best source of information.
823685
That's exactly what my gall bladder attack felt like.  I went to the ER and was told I had a kidney stone.  They sent me home and 4 days later when I was still hurting, I asked my husband to rub my back.  When he started mashing on the right side of my back, the pain immediately moved to the front and I was doubled over in pain. I went back to the ER and found out they were going to have to remove my gall bladder laproscopically.  However, because I went so long without treatment, it turns out they had to do open gall bladder surgery.  You didn't say, is the pain more on your right side?  If so, its a big possibility that it is your gall bladder.  I know from experience that the doctors can misdiagnose the problem at first.  If you are still hurting, go back and have them check it. You want to catch it before it becomes too infected and inflamed. Open gall bladder surgery is very painful and you'll want to aviod it if possible.\n\nHope that was of some help to you.   Good Luck and take care!
834297
You’ve already been answered correctly by Shannon.  Once the gall stones have been removed, usually the gall bladder is also removed as it usually affected by chronic cholecystitis, and if left in-situ it may lead to recurrence of cholecystitis.  However, certain patients do have a tendency of their bile forming stones by the process of sedimentation.   Now this can only happen after a surgical removal of gall bladder in the CBD (Common Bile Duct) which carries the bile from the liver into an opening in the small intestine (its duodenal part).  IF this CBD is somehow damaged or constricted, stones can start forming in it and may again restart gall colic.  Sometimes the stones, being small as they are, get into the pancreatic duct and may block it, resulting in pancreatitis and its resulting complications.
181994
boy are you going to have some beutiful gall bladder stones...ouch are they going to hurt!!!!
551250
I know you said you've already had you're gallbladder tested,but I am suggesting you get it tested again by a urologist.The reason behind this is because he/she can do a test involving dye injected into your gallbladder to see if it is even working.I had the same symptoms for years and had this test done,found out I had a diskenetic(none working gallbladder)that caused me a great deal of pain.I had the laproscopic surgery to have it removed and no longer have that pain.Best wishes on finding out results!
429841
Symptoms usually start after a stone of sufficient size (larger than 8mm) blocks the cystic duct or the common bile duct. The cystic duct drains the gallbladder, and the common bile duct is the main duct draining into the duodenum. Together, these ducts form part of the biliary system.\n\nA stone blocking the opening from the gallbladder or cystic duct usually produces symptoms of biliary colic, which is right upper abdominal pain that feels like cramping. If the stone does not pass into the duodenum, but continues to block the cystic duct, acute cholecystitis results.\n\nIf the common bile duct is blocked for a long period of time, bacteria may grow behind the stone in the stagnant bile, producing symptoms of cholangitis. Cholangitis is a serious condition and usually requires hospitalization. Continued blockage of normal bile flow may produce jaundice (yellow skin and eyes).\n\nStones blocking the lower end of the common bile duct (where it enters the duodenum) may obstruct secretion from the pancreas, producing pancreatitis. This condition can also be serious and may require hospitalization.\n\nIn general, pay attention to the following symptoms:\n\nAbdominal pain in the right upper abdomen or in the middle of the upper abdomen, which:\nMay be recurrent\nMay be sharp, cramping, or dull\nMay radiate to the back or below the right shoulder blade\nMay be made worse by fatty or greasy foods\nOccurs within minutes of a meal\nJaundice\nFever\nAdditional symptoms that may be associated with this disease include:\n\nClay-colored stools\nNausea and vomiting\nHeartburn\nExcess gas\nAbdominal indigestion\nAbdominal fullness
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I would suggest from 2 to 6 weeks.\nTo be absolutely sure consult your\nhealth care provider.\nI wish you a speedy recovery.
1094507
If you or someone you know thinks they have the beginning to liver cirrhosis.. email me and I will send you the recipe for a wonderful liver/gallbladder cleanse that is easy and you can pick up all the ingredints at your grocery and or helath food store.. 3 days no fasting gets rid of any stones as well. JJ:)
9690
Gall Bladder surgery IS a nessecary thing.  I had mine removed about 6 months ago, as a medical emergency.  My gall bladder contained over 100 stones, and was so full of bile, it almost killed me.  I didn't even think there was anything wrong with me.  One night I started throwing up violently, so I was taken to the ER.  After several tests, it was determined that I had Pancreatitis, caused by my overflowing, and inactive Gall Bladder.  Since I've had it out, I have felt great, and had NO complications.
615236
Any good multivitamin would be fine. The fact that you don't have a gall bladder doesn't affect that choice.
855073
If the pain is in the middle of your back and your stomach it could be gallstones.  The pain can come suddenly and there is no position that is comfortable, it can last from 20 minutes to hours and even days.  It is a horrible pain and can put you out of commision quickly.  I have lower back pain often but it is unrelated to my gallstones, I don't know if this could be your problem but if it is I feel for you.
861141
You really need to go see a regular doctor to have all this evaluated properly.  It should not hurt to eat, and the technician who did the ultrasound is not qualified to make any sort of interpretation of the ultrasound results.  That should have come from a radiologist at the very least, and been gone over with you by the doctor who ordered the test.  It's tough to say if it is actually your gallbladder causing  the problem, since pain from the gallbladder in women usually causes pain in the upper right back, just about the shoulder blade level.  Although a blockage of the duct leading from the gallbladder to the stomach is certainly possible, the time frame after eating is about right,  it may also be treatable.  The blockage would most likely be caused by stones, and some can even be dissolved with medication.  Worst case and you require surgery, removing a gallbladder is not actually that bad anymore.  The best advice I can give you is to  choose a good physician and make an appointment for a full evaluation.  Take all the papers you have now, all the test results, dates, etc, plus a list of any questions you have.  You do not have to continue suffering pain after you eat.  There's nothing to be afraid of, gall bladder problems are common enough and treatable.  If the nurse practitioner isn't willing to help you, find somebody who will.
999788
Your gall bladder is not going to explode.  Think of it this way; if you have put up with an inflamed gall bladder all of this time, why would it "explode" between now and next Monday??? I've never heard of an exploding gall bladder.  Just rest and relax.  The surgery is easy; slightly uncomfortable and you're up and around in a couple of days.  Make sure you drink a lot of fluids (no carbonated drinks please!), cut down on your salt and fatty foods.  This will help you be more comfortable awaiting your surgery.  Go get a manicure and pedicure so you look awesome in the recovery room!  And RELAX!!!!  Good luck!
937364
The procedure is basically painless in 99% of the people who've had one. You just feel a little pressure as they take a small sample. The skin is numbed so you don't feel any surface pain. The liver doesn't have many nerves inside, so there is little discomfort. The hardest part is lying on your side for 2-4 hours afterwards. It sounds worse than it is. I've had one. Best wishes.
435337
I have also had the excrutiating pain from my chest thought to my back. This attack came on in the middle of the night once when I was 14 and the second when I was 18. I went to hospital and they x-rayed and found gall stones. I had  laproscopic surgery (though the belly button) and they removed my gall bladder with stones the size of large peas.\n\nPeople who get stones are usually the four F's\nFourty\nFat \nFemale\nand Fair (skinned because it is a european disease)\n\nGall stones are cause by inability to process fats because of excessive fatty foods. You need to have a look at your diet. Or if you are like me and are actually healthy, it could just be that you have a crappy gall bladder that doesnt work well.\n\nAs for the Fourty years old thing, I had mine very young but you are more likely to have probs when you are 40.\n\nI never had dihorrea though.
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I have the same problem.  The most probable things is that you have bile stones or are suffering from something else along the same lines.  You should see a GI and be aware that you can have more of those horrid pain attacks that will send you to the ER.  This is a good group on Yahoo to give you more info.  You will also need to modify your diet and cut out caffine, sugars etc.  Check this group out it is a blessing.  ThePancreatitisPlace.  Go to yahoo home page and click groups and look for it.  I think it maybe 3 seperate words or one long one.  Good luck.  Oh and stay away from Vicodin and Morphine they will send you into the worse attacks of your life.
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The symptoms are, after you eat, your right side, right under your breast, feels like something is sticking, and it aches. Everything iritates it. You have TERRIBLE heartburn, and acid reflux after you eat anything. I have had my gallbladder taken out, but when you go to the doctor, make sure you ask for hidascan. That eliminates a lot of steps. The surgery is simple, its outpatient surgery, and you only are in the hospital for about five hours, depending on how you feel when you wake up. I had the surgery on a Thursday, and by Monday, was up cleaning house. They make four incisions, and take the gallbladder out on of the openings. The scaring is very little. Afterwards you will experience some of the same symptoms, but without the risk of it exploding, and poisioning your body. Good luck, and I hope this helps.