Gallstones often cause no problems. Many patients are often unaware that they even have gallstones until they experience some abdominal pain.
However, gallstones can lead to several complications, including organ damage which occurswhen the stones block bile from leaving the gallbladder. They can even block the bile duct, liver or pancreas. If these conditions go untreated, it can prove to be fatal.
Gallstones can even lead to inflammation in the gallbladder or ducts, or even in the liver and pancreas. Another complication that can arise, though rare, is gallbladder cancer. This makes getting treated at the earliest the best way to go.
Don’t ignore abdomen pain as it could be a sign of gallstones. Book an appointment with a Medcare specialist today for a consultation.