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I started with right upper abdominal pain about 6 months ago. It gets severe
at times, comes in waves. Two weeks ago I had an episode of severe pain, green
diarrhea, nausea, and felt horrible for two days. I figured it was my
gallbladder. I am 36, femal... |
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ERCP (short for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) is a
procedure used to diagnose diseases of the gallbladder, bile system, pancreas,
and liver. In addition, ERCP can often be used to treat problems in these parts
of the digestive system.
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Gallbladder problems are diagnosed through various tests.
These may include:
Liver function tests (LFTs), which are blood tests that can show
evidence of gallbladder disease.
A check of the blood’s amylase or lipase levels t... |
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The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver on the
right side of the abdomen. The gallbladder's primary functions are to store and
concentrate bile, and secrete bile into the small intestine to help digest food.
The gallbladde... |
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What is a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?A
laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure during which the doctor removes
your gallbladder. This procedure uses several small incisions (cuts) instead of one
large one.
A laparoscope, a narrow tube wi... |
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