Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Definitive treatment — removes the source permanently.
Gallbladder
Gallstones — Symptoms & Surgery in Bradenton
Gallstones form when bile hardens in the gallbladder. Symptomatic gallstones cause severe upper abdominal pain and often require cholecystectomy.
Request an Appointment →Common Signs & Symptoms
- !Sudden intense upper right abdominal pain
- !Pain after fatty meals
- !Nausea and vomiting
- !Pain radiating to right shoulder
- !Jaundice if stone blocks bile duct
What Causes This?
- •Excess cholesterol in bile
- •Incomplete gallbladder emptying
- •Female sex, obesity, pregnancy, rapid weight loss
Treatment Approaches
ERCP
For stones in the bile duct — removed endoscopically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I dissolve gallstones?▾
Medication dissolves some stones but takes months and recurrence is common. Surgery is definitive.
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