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This video contains a visual explanation of gallstones, aimed at helping students of medicine and healthcare professionals prepare for exams. Written notes o...
4 wrz 2024 · Discover what gallstones are, why they’re on the rise, and the crucial signs every parent should watch for. From sudden abdominal pain to jaundice, learn how to spot these issues early and what...
CT scan, ultra sound, cholecystography, and blood tests are some tests to diagnose gallstones. Dr. Michael Gonzalez Ramos, General Surgeon with Baptist Healt...
25 sie 2024 · If you suspect you may have an abdominal infection, you can get a blood test called a complete blood count (CBC). The blood test can establish whether a larger infection in the gallbladder may require surgery.
10 sty 2023 · Gallstones are asymptomatic in over 80% of patients and are often picked up incidentally on imaging tests performed to investigate abdominal pain or abnormal blood results. Don’t assume gallstones are causing a patient’s problem just because they appear on imaging!
12 paź 2023 · Blood tests are typically normal in biliary colic when it is not complicated by inflammation or infection of the gallbladder. Blood tests can show signs of inflammation and infection: FBC – raised white cells indicate infection; CRP – an elevated result indicates inflammation; ESR – an elevated result indicates inflammation
15 sty 2024 · Gallstones (cholelithiasis) are hardened pieces of bile that form in your gallbladder or bile ducts. They’re common, especially in women and people assigned female at birth. Gallstones don’t always cause problems, but they can if they get stuck in your biliary tract and block your bile flow.
