Gallstones
Best Gallbladder Hospital in Bengaluru, Raghuvanahalli
Gallstones are formed in the gallbladder which is found just under the liver. Bile that is secreted by the liver is collected in the gallbladder to be released into the small intestine for digestion. When bile solidifies it forms crystals called gallstones. As long as they stay in the gallbladder, they may not cause any symptom, but when they start moving from the gallbladder through the bile duct to the intestine, then they cause a lot of pain.
Complications of gallstones include inflammation of the gallbladder, blocking of the common bile duct and blocking of pancreatic duct. Painful gallstones can be removed through minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.
- Sudden worsening pain in the upper right abdomen
- Sudden worsening pain below the breastbone
- Pain between shoulder blades
- Right shoulder pain
- Nausea or vomiting
- Severe abdominal pain that makes it difficult to find a comfortable position
- Yellow skin and eyes
- High fever and chills
- Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of gallbladder for people suffering from recurrent gallstones
- Medications to dissolve gallstones for people who cannot undergo surgery.
At Zymus, the best gallbladder surgeon in Bengaluru offers the latest high precision minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for all gastrointestinal procedures. Consult the best gastroenterologist in Bengaluru for the best treatment and outcomes.
Bile Duct Stones
Gallstones are formed when bile secreted by the liver solidifies to form crystals. When these stones move from the gallbladder into the bile duct, they are called bile duct stones. Bile duct stones pass through the bile duct causing intense pain till they reach the intestine. Gallstones range from the size of a grain of sand to the size of a golf ball. Smaller stones can pass through the duct easily. It is harder for larger stones to pass through the ducts. They may get stuck in the duct blocking it completely or partially.
Depending on where the block occurs this could lead to inflammation of the bile ducts (cholangitis) or inflammation of pancreas (pancreatitis). Both are potentially life-threatening conditions and require immediate surgery to relieve the block.
- Sudden worsening pain in the upper right abdomen
- Sudden worsening pain below the breastbone
- Pain between shoulder blades
- Right shoulder pain
- Nausea or vomiting
- Severe abdominal pain that makes it difficult to find a comfortable position
- Yellow skin and eyes
- High fever and chills
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) is an endoscopic procedure that is used to remove bile duct stones without surgery.
Zymus is the best gallbladder and bile duct treatment hospital in Bengaluru, where the best bile duct surgeons and specialists offer the latest high precision endoscopic procedures for all gastrointestinal problems. Consult our experts to get the best treatment and outcomes.
Gallbladder Polyp
Gallbladder is found below the liver. It stores bile secreted by the liver and releases it into the intestine for digestion. Gallbladder polyps are small abnormal growths that protrude into the gallbladder from its lining. Most gallbladder polyps are benign, that is noncancerous. They are caused by inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis) usually caused when gallstones block the bile duct. Polyps larger than 1 cm may lead to gallbladder cancer in the future
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Pain in the upper right abdomen
- Indigestion
- Cholecystectomy – surgical removal of gallbladder if symptoms are severe or polyp is large
- Watchful waiting with regular monitoring if polyp is small
As the best gallbladder treatment hospital in Bengaluru, our team has the best gallbladder surgeon who offers the latest high precision minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for all gastrointestinal procedures. Consult the best gallbladder specialist in Bengaluru for the most effective treatment and outcome.
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ below the liver in the right upper abdomen. It collects bile from the liver and releases it into the small intestine for digestion. Gallbladder cancer begins in the gallbladder. It is formed by the abnormal growth of cells in the gallbladder. When diagnosed early, gallbladder cancer can be treated successfully.
- Pain in the upper right abdomen
- Bloating
- Unintentional weight loss
- Yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice
- Cholecystectomy- surgical removal of gallbladder
- Surgery to remove gallbladder and a portion of the liver
- Chemotherapy to destroy cancer cells with drugs
- Radiation therapy to destroy cancer cells with radiation
- Targeted drug therapy to target specific weaknesses in cancer cells and destroy them
- Immunotherapy to help immune system to fight cancer.
We offer comprehensive multimodal treatment to treat gallbladder cancer. Palliative care improves the quality of life and provides excellent support for patients in all stages of the disease. Zymus is the best gastro hospital in Bengaluru and our top gallbladder surgeons and doctors provide the most comprehensive care for all gallbladder problems
Bile Duct Cancer
Bile ducts are thin tubes that connect the liver to the gallbladder and to the small intestine. They carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder and from the gallbladder to the small intestine. Bile duct cancer is cancer that is formed in the bile ducts and it is classified according to its place of origin. It can originate in the bile ducts within the liver, in the bile ducts just outside the liver or in the bile duct nearest the small intestine.
- Pain in the upper right abdomen
- Yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice)
- Itchy skin
- White coloured stools
- Dark urine
- Fatigue
- Unintentional weight loss
- Fever
- Night sweats
- Surgery to remove the affected bile ducts in early stage
- Liver transplant in advanced stage
- Biliary drainage to reroute bile to bypass a bile duct collapsed by cancer
- Chemotherapy to kill cancer cells with drugs
- Radiation therapy to kill cancer cells with radiation
- Targeted drug therapy to target and kill cells with specific abnormalities
- Immunotherapy to use the body’s immune system to fight cancer
As the best gastroenterology hospital in Bengaluru, we offer the best bile duct cancer surgical, medical and radiation treatments in the city. Our team has the best bile duct cancer surgeon and specialists to provide customised treatments and outcomes. Contact our top gastroenterologists for all your digestive problems.
