Rachel had a scan at MedCen Hospital today for a scan to check on some pain she was experiencing in her chest. The scan revealed multiple gall stones. Ouch!
I did a little research on the Net about gall stones and their treatment and here's what I found.
Surgery to remove the gallbladder is the most common way to treat symptomatic gallstones. (Asymptomatic gallstones usually do not need treatment.)Nonsurgical approaches are used only in special situations such as when a patient's condition prevents using an anesthetic and only for cholesterol stones. Stones recur after nonsurgical treatment about half the time.
From what I've read so far, it would seem that gall stones are very common. Most of us have them but they only become evident when they cause blockages within the digestive tract.
I'll have more info on Rachel's condition tonight, when the painkillers wear off. Wish us luck!
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