In this article, we will discuss symptoms of gallstones, tests used to diagnose the disease and some common questions related to It.
What is Gallstones?
Gallstones are formed by the pieces of bile coming from the gallbladder or bile ducts. The liver makes the bile which is stored in the gallbladder transported through the ducts to the gallbladder. Gall means bile so also called as bile stones. The bile solidifies in the ducts sometimes leading to the formation of hard substances called stones. Bile helps in digestion, and these stones can block the ducts and lead to the non-functioning of the gallbladder.
What are the Symptoms of Gallstones?
Different types of symptoms indicate the gallstone condition. These symptoms include:
Abdominal Pain:
Abdominal pain occurs when gallstones get stuck and block the passage of bile. This blockage results in the pain of the upper abdomen. There is also nausea related to the abdominal pain. The pain may come and go and sometimes the pain is very serious and unbearable. The condition can be corrected by surgery or medications that clear the blockage.
Sweating:
Sweating is a symptom of most of the disease conditions. Sweating or perspiration is the secretion of salty substances through the glands. This helps the body from overheating and keeps the body temperature at normal. For any infection or disease that causes an increase in the body temperature, sweating helps to reduce the temperature of the body.
Fast Heart Beat:
Gallstones can also increase the heart rate of the person and that condition is called tachycardia. Normally heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute during the normal resting condition. But physical exercise, running and other conditions can increase the heart rate. Different diseases can also lead to increased heart rate, which gives us the symptoms of any underlying disease.
Fever and chills:
An increase in normal body temperature leads to a condition called fever. The normal temperature of the human body is 37C (98.6). Any deviation from this temperature can be a symptom of any disease or underlying condition. Fever and chills are common symptoms for most of the infections and diseases. If a patient has a gallstone condition, he can have such symptoms.
Dark coloured Pee and Light coloured Poop
Dark-coloured urine and light-coloured poop are also the symptom of gallstones. When bilirubin gets blocked and does not reach the intestines, this leads to the light-coloured poop. Dark-coloured pee is also because bilirubin does not reach the intestines and results in light-coloured poop.
Which tests are used for the detection of gallstones?
There are various types of tests used for the diagnosis of gallstones. These tests include Imaging tests, blood tests, biopsy tests etc.
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Conclusion
Gallstones are the condition, when bile solidifies in the ducts and leads to the blockage. This leads to the condition called gallstones and there are various symptoms related to the gallstones. Symptoms of gallstones include fever, chills, abdominal pain, sweating, fast heartbeat etc. There are various tests used to diagnose the condition like ultrasound, CT, MRI, X-rays etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is gallstones?
Gallstones are the condition, when bile solidifies in the ducts and leads to the blockage and leads to the condition called gallstones.
What are the Symptoms of gallstones?
Different symptoms of gallstones include fever, chills, sweating, fast heart beat, and abdominal pain etc.
Which tests are used for gallstones diagnosis?
Different types of tests are used to diagnose gallstones like MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, CT, HIDA test etc.
Where do Gallstone tests in Delhi be done?
Patients can choose Ganesh Diagnostic Centre for any type of gallstone test with heavy discounts and quality results.
What is the ICD-10 code for Gallstone unspecified?
The ICD-10 code for unspecified gallstones is K82.9
How to download the Gallstone Report Online?
Patients can visit Ganesh's diagnostic website or call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 to download gallstone reports online.
