Signs of Gallstones
Symptoms of Gallstones
The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Gallstones may include:
List of 26
Gallstones Symptoms
Note that Gallstones symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient,
but the phrase Gallstones signs may often refer to those signs
that are only noticable by a doctor.
Signs or Symptoms of Gallstones:
Gallstones: NIDDK (Excerpt)
Symptoms of gallstones are often called a
gallstone "attack" because they occur suddenly. A typical attack can cause
- Steady, severe pain in the upper abdomen that increases rapidly and
lasts from 30 minutes to several hours.
- Pain in the back between the shoulder blades.
- Pain under the right shoulder.
- Nausea or vomiting.
Gallstone attacks often follow fatty meals, and they may occur during
the night. Other gallstone symptoms include
- Abdominal bloating.
- Recurring intolerance of fatty foods.
- Colic.
- Belching.
- Gas.
- Indigestion.
People who also have the following symptoms should see a doctor right
away:
- Sweating.
- Chills.
- Low-grade fever.
- Yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes.
- Clay-colored stools.
Many people with gallstones have no symptoms. These patients are said
to be asymptomatic, and these stones are called "silent stones." They do
not interfere in gallbladder, liver, or pancreas function and do not need
treatment.
(Source: excerpt from Gallstones: NIDDK)
Dieting and Gallstones: NIDDK (Excerpt)
However, most people with
gallstones don't know they have them and experience no symptoms. Painless
gallstones are called silent gallstones. For an unfortunate
minority, however, gallstones can cause painful attacks. Painful
gallstones are called symptomatic gallstones, because they cause
symptoms. In rare cases gallstones can cause life-threatening
complications. (Source: excerpt from Dieting and Gallstones: NIDDK)
Gallstones: NWHIC (Excerpt)
Most people with gallstones do not have symptoms. They have what are
called silent stones. Studies show that most people with silent stones
remain symptom free for years and require no treatment. Silent stones
usually are detected during a routine medical checkup or examination for
another illness. (Source: excerpt from Gallstones: NWHIC)
Gallstones: NWHIC (Excerpt)
A gallstone attack usually is marked by a steady, severe pain in the
upper abdomen. Attacks may last only 20 or 30 minutes but more often they
last for one to several hours. A gallstone attack may also cause pain in
the back between the shoulder blades or in the right shoulder and may
cause nausea or vomiting. Attacks may be separated by weeks, months, or
even years. Once a true attack occurs, subsequent attacks are much more
likely. (Source: excerpt from Gallstones: NWHIC)
More Symptoms of Gallstones:
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Gallstones article.
In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture
of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition
and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions,
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What are the signs of Gallstones?
The phrase "signs of Gallstones" should, strictly speaking,
refer only to those signs and symptoms of Gallstones that are not readily apparent to the patient.
The word "symptoms of Gallstones" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Gallstones.
The signs and symptom information on this page
attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Gallstones.
This medical information about signs and symptoms for Gallstones has been gathered
from various sources,
may not be fully accurate,
and may not be the full list of Gallstones signs or Gallstones symptoms.
Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Gallstones may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Gallstones symptoms.
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