FAQ Category: SYMPTOMS OF GALLSTONES

If a gallstone causes a significant blockage, more severe symptoms can arise. These include a high fever with chills, a rapid heartbeat, and yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, which is known as jaundice. If you experience any of these more severe symptoms, it is crucial to seek immediate medical attention.…

No, many people have gallstones without ever knowing it. These are often called “silent stones” because they don’t cause any noticeable symptoms or require treatment. Symptoms typically only appear when a gallstone blocks a bile duct, leading to a gallbladder attack and the associated pain and discomfort.

Besides the upper abdomen, gallstone pain can radiate to other areas. It’s common to feel discomfort between your shoulder blades or in your right shoulder. This referred pain occurs because the nerves in that area are connected to the same pathways as the nerves from the gallbladder, sometimes confusing the brain about the pain’s origin.…

The most frequent and noticeable symptom is a sudden, intense pain in the upper right part of your abdomen. This pain, often called a gallbladder attack or biliary colic, can also be felt in the center of your abdomen, just below the breastbone. It can be quite severe and may last from a few minutes…