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Articles on gallbladder from Dr. Siddharth Sankar Das, consultant laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon in Dubai.
Surgery for gallbladder polyps is a treatment in which your doctor removes your gallbladder if the polyps exhibit any concerning features that potentially increase cancer risk. You typically hear about surgery if the…
Acid reflux vs gallbladder symptoms ultimately comes down to where your pain initiates, what ignites it, and how your body responds post-meal. You may experience burning in your chest and throat with reflux, whereas…
Treatment for asymptomatic gallstones typically implies no urgent operation, as the majority of you remain symptom-free for years. You can elect for watchful waiting with checkups and ultrasound as necessary. You…
Indeed, you can have gallstones without symptoms. Most people have silent stones, discovered incidentally on ultrasound or CT. They don’t usually cause pain, fever, or jaundice, and most remain stable for years. Risk…
Gallbladder Pain after fatty food is a term for sharp or cramping pain in your upper right abdomen that begins minutes to hours after a fatty meal. You could experience nausea, bloating, or pain radiating to your back…
A gallbladder polyp is a growth on the inside lining of your gallbladder , typically discovered by ultrasound while investigating abdominal pain or liver enzymes. Most are less than 10 mm and remain benign. Growth…
The dangerous size of a gallbladder stone is usually 5 to 10 millimetres since stones of this size are more likely to obstruct the cystic or common bile duct. You’re at greater danger if a stone becomes stuck at the…
Clear fluids work best in the first 24 hours. Soft, low-fat foods over the next 2 to 7 days help to mitigate gas, bloating, and loose stools. By week two, you’re all handling small, balanced meals. High-fat and spicy…
These are the 10 symptoms of a gallbladder attack, including upper right abdominal pain, pain that radiates to your back or right shoulder, nausea, vomiting, bloating, gas, burping, indigestion after heavy or fatty…
Can you live without a gallbladder? Your liver still produces bile, and your body directs it directly to your small intestine. You might experience looser stools, gas, or slight cramps primarily after rich, fat-heavy…
The quickest way to ease gallbladder pain is temporary rest, a low-fat diet, and over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen, if it’s safe for you. You can relieve nausea with clear fluids and small sips of water…
What is gallbladder pain like? You typically experience a constant, piercing pain in your upper right or middle abdomen, frequently following a greasy dinner. It can radiate to your right shoulder or back, accompanied…
These articles are for general information. For a diagnosis and a plan that fits you, see Dr. Siddharth Sankar Das at Aster Hospital, Dubai.
