Why do I keep getting gallstones?

Why do I keep getting gallstones?

Certain conditions cause your liver to make too much bilirubin, including liver cirrhosis, biliary tract infections and certain blood disorders. The excess bilirubin contributes to gallstone formation. Your gallbladder doesn’t empty correctly.

How often do gallstones attack?

Only about one-third of people with gallstones will have a gallstone attack or serious symptoms. A gallbladder attack is a medical emergency that requires immediate care. You may need treatment to prevent complications. Don’t ignore the pain, and don’t try to self-medicate with over-the-counter painkillers.

Why does my gallbladder hurt when I have a gallstone attack?

Gallstone attacks occur when they become too big or too abundant and block the normal flow of bile. “The pain is not from the stones themselves, but from spasms of the gallbladder as it tries to push bile through,” says Dr. Brugge. If too much bile gets trapped, the gallbladder can become inflamed.

What happens if you have a gall stone in your bile duct?

In short, these stones still have the potential of causing blockage even in the absence of a gallbladder. This time, they may obstruct the common bile duct which will result to pain, jaundice, and infection. It may not be gallstone that’s causing the pain, but in every practical sense it’s th e same. Is gallbladder removal surgery necessary?

What to do if you have an attack of the gallstones?

Nausea or vomiting may also occur. What you should not do is ignore these attacks, or try to just endure them, says Dr. Brugge. “Gallstone attacks are a warning sign that there could be potential serious complications in the gallbladder.” How gallstones are made

What happens when gallstones migrate to the pancreas?

Gallstones that migrate can cause conditions such as acute cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder), cholangitis (infection and inflammation of the bile ducts), and pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).