If gallstones are left untreated, they can turn into more severe health issues like:-
Inflamed gallbladder:This occurs when a gallstone prevents bile drain, causing severe pain in the upper right abdomen. If pus forms in the gallbladder, the organ can also die.
Inflamed pancreas:A rare but potentially life-threatening disease, pancreatitis causessevere abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and fever. It occurs when a gallstone blocks the bile duct opening, causing digestive juices in the pancreas to attack itself.
Inflamed bile ducts:This kind of inflammation also leads to pain and fever, and even jaundice at times. It can also spread to other organs causing severe complications.
Cancer of gallbladder, bile ducts:However, these cancers are rare, with only an estimated five out of 1,000 people contracting them.
So, if you experience any of these symptoms, contact a doctor immediately.
Don’t neglect gallstones; book an appointment with a Medcare specialist today.