What are the symptoms of gallstones? What problems can gallstones cause?

In the majority of people, gallstones do not cause any symptoms. However, if they start to, they can cause a variety of problems. Mr Satyajit Bhattacharya, expert surgeon, explains how gallstones can cause trouble for patients, and how they can be removed.

[zaraslife-aninsight]

The Doctor explained very efficiently and his humble tone shows how well he is with his job. Learned a lot sir. THANKYOU !

[gracianembhard]

I really love how you explained the topic it is not scripted, edited it is as if we just casually having a conversation and that is how I learn. Thank you

[erlinazulauf]

Hi doc my whole gallbladder was removed coz of the big Stones since last January 20; 2019 and from now on no more pain. Thanks God im happy i can survive without my gallbladder. It was done here in hospital in Switzerland . Take care and Godbless

[jeannerivas]

Thanks for a brief description of when and how of gall bladder disease. GREAT HELP.

[balwindergillsandhu]

Thanks for sharing the video and explaining clearly in the easy way. Thanks a lot.

[richarddavies]

thank you my wife got chronic pain for over a month cannot get gallbladder removed because of pandemic this useful video helps but does not ease her pain

[gowhardar]

Great information
Your way of talking is imazing

[susanferrazzano]

Thank you for explaining this to us it was so helpful

[slayqueen]

Thank You doctor for educating me. Now I am brave enough to do the surgery. This is I believe what is best for me. Thank you and God speed!

[pratimakhurana]

Very clearly explained, what diet should be taken after surgery for preventing constipation

[kithale]

Thank you. I've now stopped feeling so anxious.❤

[oscarbaez]

Thank you doctor the information was very useful and unique.

[IMRAN]

Well explained, Sir my father gall bladder shows stones after ultra sound test but there is no pain no symptoms.In report its mentioned two calculi seen in neck measuring 11mm and 8 mm, please advice shall we go for surgery or wait.
Age-72
Diabetes-Yes
Thyroid-Yes
BP-yes
Heart stunts-3
🙏Appreciate you're kind advice on this 🙏

[paulharrison]

Don't understand we don't remove the stones because they will form again, my stones have taken 55 years to form, I can wait 55 years for the next stones to form, so you will say not linear but how often would I need de stoning?

[imurnofan]

I went from pain in tummy and feeling bloated, lasting 2-4 hrs, once a month, this was 5 yrs ago. I'm now in pain 20-25 days a month, pain lasting anywhere from 2-72 hrs. I feel like I'm in child labour. I vomit. My abdomen feels like there's a knife stuck in it. My pancreas is now becoming irritated by it. I can't breathe properly. I am dehydrated because I can't take liquids when in pain as it hurts more. It messes with my mental health. I never leave the house. I can't possibly go to my job.
I've been on at my doctor constantly since March this yr, after spending a year and a half tweaking my diet and keeping a food diary to try to find what foods triggered, basically instructed by the doctor to write down everything and use the process of elimination.
At my wits end I persisted to be checked out properly. 2 months later and my prescribed gastric meds I took did nothing to shift it. Doc referred me to the hospital for a barium meal swallow. I had to wait another 2 months for that appointment. 3 weeks for results which came back clear. All blood tests were clear. A mate suggested I may have gallstones. Doc refers me for an ultrasound. I had to wait 6 weeks for that. In the meantime I'm on the strongest painkillers they can give me plus a big bottle of morphine, I mean jeezus!! Finally i have the ultrasound drumroll Doc says out with the gallbladder and to that I say amen!! ... next week's appointment coming up for a pre op consultation was cancelled yesterday by the hospital and they've set a new date for December, that's TWO MONTHS AWAY! Not for the op but a consultation!! I rang the hospital and for once in my life I refused to accept it!! I told them I will be dead before then. I seriously do not know how I'm still alive. They gave me a new appointment for tomorrow!! My persistence paid off ... I've been in a&e a few times. I just wish they would've done the op by now instead of just giving me painkillers and taking bloods and sending me home.
This is the biggest battle I've ever had to face in my life. And gallstones make you miserable.
I pray for everyone here who is suffering and ask u to persist, don't be fobbed off with 'food diaries'. If ur abdomen hurts and the pain lasts too long and is reoccurring or any of the symptoms anyone else has had sounds similar to you ...
Tell the doc to check u for gallstones
I wish u all luck x

[leelababu]

I have 6 gallbladder stones and I have lower back pain; constipation, pain in my tummy after meals . I cannot sit for a longtime at work. Thanks for the information.

[sumatiikumari]

Thanks sir for information about gall bladder.

[peachy]

Thank you very much for the important information

[stevegovea]

Trying to get both sides of this decision. Thank you Doctor, this information is much needed.

[davidmolloy]

Thank you so much for your excellent explanation, take care, David.