Symptoms of complete (or full) gallstone filling type
Disease description:
I have been smoking and drinking alcohol for a long time, along with eating greasy foods. Now I have developed gallstones, which have progressed to the "full-type" (filled) gallbladder stones. Doctor, what other symptoms are associated with full-type gallstones?
Calculus-filled gallbladder refers to a condition in which the gallbladder is filled with stones of varying sizes. This is a relatively severe biliary tract disease. Its main symptoms include:
1. Pain: Patients often experience pain in the right upper abdomen, which may intensify in paroxysmal episodes and radiate to the right shoulder and back. The pain typically worsens after consuming greasy or high-protein foods.
2. Gastrointestinal symptoms: Due to impaired gallbladder function or disrupted emptying caused by the stones, patients may develop loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, nausea, and vomiting.
3. Fever: Inflammatory stimulation can trigger a systemic inflammatory response, leading to fever.
4. Jaundice: If the stones obstruct the bile ducts, preventing bile drainage, patients may develop jaundice, manifested as yellowing of the skin and sclera, dark urine, and even pruritus (skin itching).
These symptoms significantly affect patients' daily life and work. Therefore, once such symptoms appear, prompt medical attention should be sought for professional diagnosis and treatment.