Gallstones Support Group
Gallstones (choleliths) are crystalline bodies formed within the body by accretion or concretion of normal or abnormal bile components. Risk factors for pigment stones include cirrhosis, biliary tract infections, and hereditary blood cell disorders, such as sickle cell anemia. Stones of mixed origin also occur.
Hi. I am new to this group. I had, what i believe was a gallbladder attack about 1 or 2 weeks ago. The pain was my front, right side and into my back. It was horrible. It lasted for about 5 or 6 hours, and then stopped.....no more pain since. I am scheduled for an ultrasound on Wednesday, but i am hesitant to go. Would it show a problem with my gallbladder even if i am in no pain? I was recently hospitalized for shortness of breath, and weakness. While i was there, i had ct scans, ultrasounds, and i just dont want to have another test if i dont have to. Any suggestions
Foods (once or twice a year/ no alcohol- once a twice a year) and have zero problems. I'd let'ssay I eat pizza and French fries, i can feel it. Not saying my way is the right way, ous just would like to keep all my body parts. However, if u are female, pregnancy brings on severe attack/possible struck on duct which requires immediate surgery. So if i were considering having childrenin thenear future, I may do it as a precautionary measure. But , u can have gallstones for many years and be fine I the right diet. Ps gallstones are genetic I my family, i do not meet any outwardly criteria and how to superficially request the test- secondly my mother and 2 aunts had thesurgery and they have all kinds of stomach/ digestive issues- 2 out of 3 had to go back for a2nd surgery because they missed the stone in the duct. Different hospitals/Drs/and states. Ness Best wishes. It's your body. You decide.