Gallstones
Introduction
Gallstones are solid materials that are formed from the digestive fluids made by the liver.
Symptoms Many people may have gallstones and does not show symptoms. They might not even know they have gallstones. Often, a gallstone may leave the gallbladder and goes into the passageway from the gallbladder to the intestine. When a gallstone gets stuck in the passageway and block it completely, there will be severe pain in the right upper part of the abdomen. The pain may also be felt at the upper back. “The pain usually starts suddenly and lasts for several hours. This is known as a gallbladder attack.” (American Academy of Family Physicians. 2015). If there is a complete or partial blockage, this can trigger the irritation of the gallbladder and might get inflamed. The skin may turn yellow, the condition know as jaundice. One starts to vomit and feel nauseous.
Introduction
Gallstones are solid materials that are formed from the digestive fluids made by the liver.
Symptoms Many people may have gallstones and does not show symptoms. They might not even know they have gallstones. Often, a gallstone may leave the gallbladder and goes into the passageway from the gallbladder to the intestine. When a gallstone gets stuck in the passageway and block it completely, there will be severe pain in the right upper part of the abdomen. The pain may also be felt at the upper back. “The pain usually starts suddenly and lasts for several hours. This is known as a gallbladder attack.” (American Academy of Family Physicians. 2015). If there is a complete or partial blockage, this can trigger the irritation of the gallbladder and might get inflamed. The skin may turn yellow, the condition know as jaundice. One starts to vomit and feel nauseous.