When Gallstones Are Dangerous?
If Gallstones Lodge in a Bile Duct and Cause a Blockage, It Eventually Results in Severe Life-Threatening Complications Such as Bile Duct Inflammation and...
If gallstones lodge in a bile duct and cause a blockage, it eventually results in severe life-threatening complications such as bile duct inflammation and infection, pancreatitis or cholecystitis (an inflammation of gallbladder). In addition, if left untreated, it might increase risk of “gallbladder cancer”.
When gallstones are an emergency?
The most common gallstone symptom is severe abdominal pain in the upper right area of the stomach, which can spread to the shoulder or upper back. You may also vomit and feel nauseous. Seek emergency medical care if these symptoms last more than two hours or you have a fever.
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Can gallstones be dangerous?
Most gallstones are not dangerous, but gallstones can become dangerous. Gallstones can pose a danger if they block the gallbladder and the flow of bile through it. In this instance, you can get an infection within the gallbladder. This is what is known as cholecystitis which can be acute or chronic (long-standing).
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