Symptoms Of Gallstones
Symptoms of gallstones only appear in 20% to 30% of sufferers which means that up to 80% of gallstone sufferers are completely unaware that they have stones in their gallbladder. Fortunately, this means that unless you are actually suffering from the symptoms of gallstones then they're not affecting your health so this 80% of sufferers will carry on living a healthy life.
Gallstone problems
Most gallstone problems/symptoms are caused when the sufferer eats a meal high in fat. Most people who suffer from gallstone symptoms get them in the evening, and this is because their biggest meal is eaten this time of the day. These symptoms are usually...
- pain under the right shoulder
- Constant pain in the right upper abdomen area that increases quickly and can last from 30 minutes to several hours
- Pain in the upper back between the shoulder blades
- Indigestion - gas and belching
There are other gallstone symptoms that can arise, and if you're suffering from any of the following you should seek medical attention...
- Prolonged pain ( 5 hours or more ) anywhere where you usually feel your symptoms
- Nausea and vomiting
- Jaundice - yellowing of your skin and eyes
- Fever
- Clay colored stools
Gallstone symptoms range from a small pain in your back and shoulder to jaundice which occurs when the bile duct gets blocked with a gallstone. THe bile then enters your bloodstream because it cannot flow out of your gallbladder, and this is what causes the yellowing of your skin and eyes.
Other gallstone problems
If your gallstones come out of your gallbladder they can then move along your digestive tract and get lodged in the pancreas. This causes the enzymes - that are released rom the pancreas when you eat - to start digesting the pancreas. This causes pain in the abdominal region and needs medical attention as soon as possible if the pain is constant, and the condition should not be left untreated.
Gallstones treatment
If your continually suffering from the symptoms of gallstones you have two choices of gallstones treatment. You have natural gallstone cures that allow you top pass the gallstones over night, or the more severe treatment of surgery that is the removal of your gallbladder.