How to diagnose gall bladder stones?
There are two aspects to the diagnosis of gallstones: determining if gallstones are present, and determining if gallstones are the cause of symptoms. Gallstones are most commonly detected using ultrasound, a painless test that uses sound waves to create an image of the gallbladder. Gallstones can also be seen on other imaging tests such as a CT scan or endoscopic ultrasonography. What are the treatments for gallstones? Surgery An operation to remove the gallbladder is the usual treatment if you have symptoms caused by gallstones. Different techniques to remove the gallbladder may be recommended depending on its site, size, and other factors. Key-hole surgery is now the most common way to remove a gallbladder. The medical term for this operation is laparoscopic cholecystectomy (here commonly known as laser surgery though it’s in no way related to laser). It is called key-hole surgery as only small cuts are needed in the abdomen. The operation is done with the aid of a special telescope
