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… a doctor may do a procedure called an ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram). This involves putting …
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… Surgery Overview Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) removes the gallbladder through several small cuts … surgery is the most common method to remove a diseased gallbladder. This surgery is used …
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… Surgery Overview In open gallbladder surgery … trying first to remove the gallbladder with laparoscopic surgery. A few people have … scar tissue, injury, or bleeding. Learn more Gallstones: Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? …
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… you questions about your symptoms and past health. You may also have blood tests to see if … Increases in liver enzymes, particularly of alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase , …
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… so slowly and sensibly. Eat regular, balanced meals. Be active, and exercise regularly. … 6 hours. And the pain may get worse after a meal. Symptoms usually improve within a few … so slowly and sensibly. Eat regular, balanced meals. Be active, and exercise regularly. …
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… care units. In these cases, there are no gallstones. Problems from another severe … of your gallbladder. Ultrasound may show gallstones, thickening of the gallbladder … and your general health. People who have gallstones but don't have any symptoms may …
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… for Variceal Bleeding Cleaning Up Diarrhea Clostridioides Difficile (C. diff) Colitis Colic Colon Polyps …
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… Learn more Cancer Staging and Grading Chemistry Screen Complete Blood Count (CBC) Computed … Learn more Cancer Staging and Grading Chemistry Screen Complete Blood Count (CBC) …
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… Aleve, aspirin, or Motrin), to reduce pain. Topical pain medicines. These are medicines … anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). This is a cream that you can rub over the sore area and may help relieve pain. Capsaicin cream. This may help relieve pain. footnote 1 …
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… situations may require surgery to remove the gallbladder . Surgery usually is needed when: Your gallbladder suddenly becomes inflamed or … pain. You have growths called polyps in the gallbladder, usually larger than 1 cm (0.4 …
