Aunt Lin from Changsha always thought that "stomach bloating" and bloated vest were caused by stomach problems. Unexpectedly, during an accidental physical examination in May this year, she discovered that gallbladder stones were the cause. In order to save gallbladder , Aunt Lin immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment. Through ultra-minimally invasive transumbilical scarless cholelithotomy, a bunch of stones were successfully removed with gallbladder preservation. Doctors remind that gallbladder stones and gastric problems are easily confused, and you can seek medical advice as soon as possible to screen for the cause through color ultrasound .
Abdominal bloating was mistaken for a stomach problem and medication was ineffective
An accidental physical examination revealed the truth
According to Aunt Lin, "I can't remember when it started. Occasionally I would feel 'stomach bloating' and a bloated vest. I thought it was a stomach problem, so I bought I took a lot of stomach medicine, but the effect was mediocre and I was still feeling uncomfortable. "
In April this year, Aunt Lin felt that her stomach bloating and bloating were significantly worse, and she didn't get any better after taking medicine. So she went to a community clinic to find a doctor and prescribed some medicine. The symptoms did improve, which made Aunt Lin think that the stomach problem had worsened and the original medicine didn't work anymore.
Unexpectedly, in May, the community organized a physical examination for the elderly. During the physical examination, Aunt Lin discovered through color ultrasound that she actually had gallbladder stones, which were about the size of broad beans! Only then did she realize the cause of her bloating. In order to save her only gallbladder, Aunt Lin rushed to the hospital immediately.
Partial view of Aunt Lin's preoperative CT examination results
Worried about stones damaging the gallbladder
Rushing to the hospital successfully Preserving the gallbladder and removing stones
html On June 21, Aunt Lin underwent a detailed preoperative examination after being admitted to the hospital, and was diagnosed with multiple gallbladder stones and chronic gallbladder Cholecystitis , because the gallbladder is in the inflammatory edema stage, surgery is temporarily inoperable. It must undergo anti-inflammatory treatment and the gallbladder and physical condition must meet the surgical standards before surgical treatment can be performed.After receiving the consultation, Li Xiaopan, director of the Hepatobiliary Surgery Department of Changsha Jingshi Hospital, reviewed Aunt Lin’s condition in detail, and based on her physical condition and bile preservation requirements, she formulated an ultra-minimally invasive transumbilical surgery that was less invasive and faster in recovery. Scar-preserving gallbladder lithotomy surgery plan.
html On June 23, after a series of preoperative anti-inflammatory and rehydration treatments, Aunt Lin successfully underwent surgical treatment. Li Xiaopan said: "The operation went very smoothly. We evaluated the patient's gallbladder function in detail during the operation, and it was indeed in line with the indications for chole-preserving stone removal, so she successfully performed chole-preserving stone removal."Aunt Lin could Walk on the ground and move freely. Regarding this surgery, Aunt Lin said it was amazing: "I never thought that surgery could be so easy! And the previous examination showed that there was only one stone, but I didn't expect so many to be removed!"
The doctor checked Aunt Lin's recovery
Abdominal distension Check for gallbladder bloating in time.
If stones are found, check for early treatment.
As for Aunt Lin’s frequent mistaking of symptoms such as abdominal bloating and bloated vest for stomach problems, Li Xiaopan said, “This is the most common misunderstanding among patients with gallbladder stones. Clinically, we encounter Nine out of ten patients have this situation."
Li Xiaopan pointed out that gallbladder stones and stomach problems can actually be distinguished through these aspects:
First, the time of onset. Stomach problems usually occur when you are hungry before eating. Gallbladder stones often occur after eating, especially when you eat too full or too greasy. In addition, gallbladder stones often occur in the middle of the night, and sometimes after overexertion, strenuous exercise, or cold.
Second, the painful area. The pain of gastric disease is usually located in the mid-abdomen; while the abdominal distension and pain caused by gallbladder stones mostly appear in the right upper quadrant, and sometimes can radiate to the right scapula or right back vest.
Third, physical signs. Stomach problems may occasionally cause a burning sensation, but generally there are no obvious signs or symptoms; while many people with gallbladder stones will suffer from bitter mouth and dry throat, and a few people will also experience symptoms such as fever, yellowing of the eyes and skin.
If preliminary judgment cannot be made through the above methods, it is recommended that the general public seek medical treatment in time when symptoms such as upper abdominal cramping, distension, bloating, nausea and vomiting occur, and color ultrasound examination can be used to screen whether it is caused by gallbladder stones as soon as possible. Early detection also facilitates early treatment, better protects gallbladder function, and improves the success rate of gallbladder-preserving stone removal.
Reporter: He Xi Correspondent: Zhong Liang
(Political and Legal Channel)
