Bile stones accumulate cholesterol, bilirubin, and calcium salts that are accumulated in the gall bladder and may be the size of sand for a golf ball. They are usually accompanied by stomach, nausea, fever, jaundice and paint stool and urine pain. However, sometimes, a shoulder pain can also reproduce bile stones. Also read Gallstones: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr. Sandeep Aggarwal, Chairman – Manipal Institute of Minimal Access, Beriatric, GI & Robotic Surgery, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi said, “Shoulder pain can sometimes be a symptom of biliary stones, however, extreme shoulders, extreme over the shoulder. Pain is abnormal in the absence of abdominal pain. Isolated severe right shoulder pain is unlikely to be caused by bile stones. Common symptoms of bile stones cause severe pain in the right and upper abdomen, usually under the right rib cage. Sometimes, this pain can be referred to in the area of the right shoulder. It occurs as a result of the burn of the phenic nerve due to gallbladder inflammation. ,
What kind of shoulder pain is a sign of gall bladder?
“Of course, other causes of shoulder pain can be such as playuritis, pneumonia, fluid collection under the diaphragm and shoulders related causes. Pain referred to in this condition means that there is no continuation of abdominal pain and the shoulder indicates that pain is considered in an area (eg, shoulder) that is not the real place of the problem that may be gallbladder . In most examples, pain in both the stomach and shoulder may not be simultaneously, which makes it difficult to diagnose, ”Dr. Sandeep Aggarwal explained. Also read Myth about bile stones: Normal life is possible after removing the gallbladder?
To be aware of additional symptoms:
Indigestion or swelling: After eating food, a feeling of perfection or discomfort in the upper abdomen, especially after eating fatty foods like meat and dairy.
Diry: It may also indicate that bile stones are obstructing the common bile duct.
Intense nausea: This can be caused by irritation of the digestive system.
Fever: Call bags can cause chills and fever when infected
Biliary-indicated pancreatitis: A serious condition in a serious condition obstructing pancreatic duct, including severe pain in the center of stomach and vomiting. Also read Is the gall bladder stones associated with the rising risk of the gallbladder cancer (GBC)? Health expert answer
How to treat bile stones?
Dietary recommendation: A low -fat diet while the patient is waiting for surgery, can help prevent complications.
Gallbladder surgery: It is a common treatment for bile stones performed through laparoscopy or robotic cholecystactomy.
Disclaimer: This article is only for informative purposes and is not an option for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor with any question about a medical condition.
