With 2 clinics located in Central London and 2 in North-West London, Dr Arun Rajendran takes pride in offering expert, friendly, and effective care for a comprehensive range of conditions affecting the gullet, stomach, colon, and liver.
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London clinic and Onewelbeck
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Explore the symptoms, causes, and advanced treatments for gallstones and gallbladder conditions.
Gallstones are hardened deposits of bile that can form in the gallbladder, a small organ located under the liver. These stones can range from small grains to larger, more painful stones, causing discomfort or serious complications like cholelithiasis or biliary sludge.
The gallbladder stores and releases bile, aiding in the digestion of fats. When bile contains excessive cholesterol or waste products, it can lead to the formation of gallstones, also known as bile stones or calculi in gallbladder.
Pain in the upper right abdomen
Stomach pain or shoulder pain
Nausea and Vomiting
Fever
Shoulder pain
Dark urine and stool colour changes
In severe cases, a gallbladder removal operation (cholecystectomy) may be necessary to prevent recurrent gall attacks and other complications. The most common and effective treatment for symptomatic gallstones is surgical removal of the gallbladder, usually by keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery.
Our team of experts offers personalised care for gallstone disease, including treatment for acute cholecystitis causes and managing cholecystolithiasis symptoms. Whether you need a consultation for gallstone attack symptoms or advice on natural treatments for gallstones, we are here to help.
