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Where are gallstones located if your gallbladder is removed?

If your gallbladder was removed, any gallstones would be removed with it. The gallbladder is a lot like a pouch, and the stones would be enclosed inside of it.


Can you get gallstones twice?

yes, if the stones are removed and the bladder, or part thereof, remains


What is a Cholecystotomy?

An operation during which the gallbladder is opened, gallstones are removed, and excess bile is drained


Is it possible to have gallstones at the age of five years or at a very young age?

Yes, you can develope gallstones@ any age, your diet has alot to do with it.


What are the symptoms of gallstones?

The gallstones can be very important and significant. This disease is becoming more popular and well known. A lot of people are starting to have gallstone problems more lately nowadays. The gallstones causes a blockage in the body. Another main symptoms from gallstones is the pain in the stomach basically. These are all common and normal signs.


Are gallstones removed by homeopathic treatment?

I do not think it is possible, as you have to remove it through surgery or blast it to smaller stones by laser.


What is the largest number of gallstones removed till date?

I removed three hundred thirty gall stones to day 27/03/2012 through surgery (cholecystectomy).


Does everyone who has gallstones need to have their gallbladder removed?

If the stones are blocking important and vital organs then yes they will need to be removed. If not its still a good idea to get them removed because you never know when they will start blocking vital organs.


You are overweight and you have gallstones once removed will you be able to keep your weight under control?

Removal of gallstones does not affect weight control. If you were unable to control your weight in the past, gallstone removal is not likely to change your ability to maintain a healthy weight.


Where can you obtain information on gallstones?

I find Wikipedia is a great source for information. I checked and they have a lot of information about gallstones there. Alternatively you could visit the NHS website, they also provide very helpful information.


Is it safe to get pregnant when you have gallstones and history of attacks?

I would not, if it becomes septic and has to be removed it could put your baby at risk. Get it out before you get pregnant.


What are the composition of gallstones?

Gallstones are primarily composed of cholesterol or bilirubin. Cholesterol gallstones are the most common type, while pigmented gallstones are mainly made of bilirubin. Other components of gallstones can include calcium salts and proteins.