27 Treatments for Gallstones

17 Tests 3 Medical Procedures 3 Surgical Procedures 2 Prescribed Medications

1 Herbs and Supplements 1 Alternative Procedures

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Tests for Gallstones

1. Ultrasound Scan of Gallbladder

2. Abdominal CT Scan A CT scan is a type of X-ray that can show cross-sectional images of a specific area of the body. The machine circles the body and sends the images to a computer, w...  More

3. Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) ERCP is a test used to look for and treat abnormalities in the pancreas, bile ducts, and gallbladder. ERCP is an abbreviation for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopan...  More

4. Abdominal X-Ray An abdominal film, also known as an abdominal X-ray , helps doctors assess potential problems in your abdomen-particularly in your spleen, stomach, and intestines. ...  More

5. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ...  More

6. Gallbladder X-Ray This is an x-ray exam of the gallbladder (GB), a sac-like organ that stores bile that is located under the liver. The study involves taking tablets containing dye (...  More

7. Abdominal MRI An MRI, which stands for magnetic resonance imaging, is a type of noninvasive test that uses magnets and radio waves to create images of the inside of the body. Unl...  More

8. Cholecystogram Oral cholecystogram is an X-ray examination of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is an organ located in the upper right-hand side of your abdominal cavity. Your gall...  More

9. Gallbladder Nuclear Medicine Scan A gallbladder radionuclide scan is an imaging test that uses safe amounts of radiation to detect infection, disease, or blockage in your gallbladder. It uses radioa...  More

10. Oral Contrast Cholecystography Oral cholecystogram is an X-ray examination of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is an organ located in the upper right-hand side of your abdominal cavity. Your gall...  More

11. Abdominal Ultrasound Ultrasound scans use high-frequency sound waves to capture images and video. This helps doctors view portions of the body's interior without making an incision...  More

12. Computed Tomography (CT) Scan A computerized tomography scan (CT or CAT scan) is a series of cross-sectional X-ray images of your body. CT scans are used to examine your bones and soft tissues f...  More

13. MRI A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a noninvasive test that uses magnets and radio waves to create images of the inside of your body. It allows doctors to se...  More

14. Ultrasound Scan An ultrasound scan is a medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images from the inside of your body. The technology is similar to that use...  More

15. Liver Function Tests Liver function tests help determine the health of your liver by measuring levels of proteins, enzymes, or bilirubin in your blood. Many tests can be performed on th...  More

16. Serum Total Bilirubin Test Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is in everyone's blood and stool. If you notice a yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, this is called jaundice...  More

17. X-Ray An X-ray is a common imaging test that has been used for decades to help doctors view the inside of the body without having to make an incision. The X-ray was made ...  More

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Medical Procedures for Gallstones

1. Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy Lithotripsy is a medical procedure used to treat kidney stones. It may also be used to treat stones in other organs, such as the gall bladder or the liver. Kidney s...  More

2. Percutaneous Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy Lithotripsy is a medical procedure used to treat kidney stones. It may also be used to treat stones in other organs, such as the gall bladder or the liver. Kidney s...  More

3. Chemodissolution of Gallbladder Stone

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Surgical Procedures for Gallstones

1. Surgical Removal of Gallbladder Open gallbladder removal-or cholecystectomy -is surgery that offers permanent relief to a patient suffering from gallstones and other problems associated with the g...  More

2. Open Cholecystectomy Open gallbladder removal-or cholecystectomy -is surgery that offers permanent relief to a patient suffering from gallstones and other problems associated with the g...  More

3. Gallstone Removal Also known as cholelithotomy, gallstone removal is a procedure that rids the gallbladder of calculus buildup.  More

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Prescribed Medications for Gallstones

1. ursodiol(Actigall , others...) Close URSODIOL (ER soe dye ol) helps dissolve gallstones in patients who cannot have or who do not need gallbladder surgery. This medicine is also useful for certain live...  More

2. chenodiol(Chenix )

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Herbs and Supplements for Gallstones What's this?

1. Soy Protein Soy is a subtropical plant native to southeastern Asia. This member of the pea family (Fabaceae) grows from 1-5 feet tall and forms clusters of 3-5 pods that each c...  More Efficacy Grade C

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Alternative Procedures for Gallstones What's this?

1. Acupuncture The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More

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