HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does Having Billiary Stones Indicate?

I went to emergency because I had pain in the middle of my breast bone. They did a ultrasound and they had to go through my throat and take out stones and sludge. I don't have a gallbladder, but the doctor said I had biliary stones what does this mean for me?
Wed, 29 Jan 2014
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Lac of gallbladder does not make you free of stones. Please note that due to some factors (like diet) you are prone to create stones. And when the gallbladder has been removed, stones started to create (or migrated from gallbladder) in the bile ducts. Such stone needs to be removed, otherwise, bile can not flow freely. Moreover, such stone can obstruct pancreas duct and lead to acute pancreatitis.
Luckily for you, such stone can be removed (not always) without surgery. Endoscopy with ERCP procedure. If it will be removed, no further action is necessary. You just need to improve your diet (no fatty foods, no spicy foods, no alcohol).

Hope this will help.
Regards.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Breast cancer


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does Having Billiary Stones Indicate?

Hello! Thank you for the query. Lac of gallbladder does not make you free of stones. Please note that due to some factors (like diet) you are prone to create stones. And when the gallbladder has been removed, stones started to create (or migrated from gallbladder) in the bile ducts. Such stone needs to be removed, otherwise, bile can not flow freely. Moreover, such stone can obstruct pancreas duct and lead to acute pancreatitis. Luckily for you, such stone can be removed (not always) without surgery. Endoscopy with ERCP procedure. If it will be removed, no further action is necessary. You just need to improve your diet (no fatty foods, no spicy foods, no alcohol). Hope this will help. Regards.