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Gallstones

Also called Choledocholithiasis, Cholelithiasis

Gallstones are hard deposits that form in the gallbladder. Many cause no trouble, but they can block the flow of bile and cause sudden pain in the upper belly.

Treated in Laparoscopic Surgery · Gastroenterology

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Symptoms

  • Sudden pain in the upper right or middle belly, often after a fatty meal
  • Pain spreading to the back or right shoulder
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Yellow eyes or skin (jaundice) if a stone blocks the bile duct
  • Fever with pain if the gallbladder is infected

Causes

  • Too much cholesterol or bile pigment in the bile
  • Being overweight or losing weight quickly
  • Pregnancy
  • A family history

When to see a doctor

See a doctor for pain in the upper belly after meals. Severe pain lasting hours, fever, or yellow eyes needs urgent care.

Treatment at Abhinav Hospital

Our doctors confirm gallstones with an ultrasound. Gallstones that cause pain are treated by removing the gallbladder by laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. Stones in the bile duct can be removed by ERCP, done by our gastroenterologist.

Doctors who treat gallstones

Questions patients ask

Can I live normally without a gallbladder?

Yes. The liver keeps making bile, which flows straight into the intestine. Most people eat normally after recovery.

Do gallstones that cause no pain need surgery?

Usually not. Silent gallstones found by chance are often just watched. Surgery is advised when they cause pain or complications.

Which doctor treats gallstones at Abhinav Hospital, Nagpur?

Gallstones is treated in our Laparoscopic Surgery and Gastroenterology departments, by Dr. Pravin Nikhade, Dr. Madhukar Thakre, Dr. Vinay Rode, Dr. Ravi Daswani, Dr. Shashank Wanjari, and Dr. Amin Siddiqui.

How do I book an appointment for gallstones?

Call the hospital on +91 75571 60334, message us on WhatsApp, or leave your number in the form on this page and the front desk will call you back to fix a time with the right doctor.

This page explains gallstones in general terms and does not replace an examination by a doctor. In an emergency, come straight to the hospital or call the emergency number. All conditions A to Z