This is a keyhole operation in most case and is called a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. If and when they get to certain size removal of the gallbladder may be considered.Įach of the above gallbladder conditions are treated on their own merits as described above but the definitive treatment is to remove the gallbladder and stones to stop the problems from reoccurring. It is therefore recommended that your polyps are monitored using an ultrasound on a annual or biannual basis. Although there is some doubt polyps do possibly have potential to develop into gallbladder cancer and whilst this is extremely rare it is a very serious cancer with essentially no cure. Gallbladder polyps are benign tissue growths can develop in the gallbladder but they do not cause symptoms. Being older or suffering from primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) are risk factors.Ĭancer of the gallbladder is also extremely rare but important as it is very difficult to cure.
It can originate anywhere in the bile ducts, particularly in those outside of the liver. Tumours of the bile duct and gallbladderĬancer of the bile ducts, known as cholangiocarcinoma, is rare. Excessive alcohol intake is the next biggest cause. There are several causes of pancreatitis although gallstones are the commonest. Sometimes there is a fever.Īcute pancreatitis is a life threatening condition and needs emergency hospital admission. It is associated with nausea and feeling very unwell. Pancreatitis occurs if a gallstone blocks the outlet to the pancreas causing severe constant pain in the upper abdomen that is often felt in the back and is worse when moving or lying on your back. One of its roles is to secrete digestive enzymes in to the small bowel. This is inflammation of the pancreatic gland that sits at the top of the abdomen towards the back. Sometimes jaundice accompanies this condition. This is treated with antibiotics and may require hospital admission. This is a more severe type of gallstone problem where the gallbladder itself has become infected causing constant severe pain, fever, nausea and feeling unwell. Usually the stone can be removed under sedation by a special endoscopic camera inserted through the mouth. Infection and sepsis is considered if there is a fever. If infection takes hold as well then it becomes very serious and is then an emergency. Whilst not an emergency it does require timely intervention in a hospital. This is painful and maybe associated with yellow jaundice, pale stools and dark urine. This is where a stone has fallen out the gallbladder and blocked the pipe taking bile form the liver to the small bowel. Other gallstone symptoms can also include: Some people report a more constant low grade niggle or pain but this is difficult to explain. Fatty or rich foods are said to be more likely to trigger the pain. The pain, sometimes severe, generally lasts for over an hour but can last several. It is felt in the upper abdomen often to the right side and can also be felt in the back. Pain is the predominate symptom if problems do occur and this generally occurs after eating. Affecting women more commonly, in 85% of cases they cause no trouble and should be ignored. This is the most common problem affecting the gallbladder and is caused by the build-up of cholesterol and solidified bile to form small stones. There are a number of problems that can affect the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small organ that stores bile made by the liver and then releases it into the small intestine during the digestion process as bile helps the body break down fat.
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