The gallbladder stones surgery cost in Hyderabad is much less and hence the surgery is more affordable than in other cities in India. Hyderabad is one of the well-known cities for its advanced medical facilities and technology throughout India. However, gallbladder removal surgery cost in Hyderabad depends on several factors, such as the type of hospital, medical team, and patient factors.
Table Of Contents
- What are Gallbladder Stones?
- Types of Gallstones
- Causes and Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- How are Gallstones Diagnosed?
- Treatment
- Gallbladder Stones Removal Surgery Cost in Hyderabad
- Reach us
What are Gallbladder Stones?
Gallstones or gallbladder stones are pieces of hard, solid deposits of the digestive fluid in the gallbladder (a small, pear-shaped organ situated under the liver). Gallstones are formed either from the bilirubin or bile cholesterol in the gallbladder. The size of gallstones can range from a small grain to the size of a golf ball.
Types of Gallstones
Gallstones are classified into the following types:
- Cholesterol stones: These are the most common type of gallstones formed due to excess amount of cholesterol in the bile. It contributes to 80% of gallstones.
- Pigment stones: These are small, dark-coloured stones formed due to the high amount of bilirubin in the bile.
Causes and Risk Factors
The exact reason for the development of gallstones is unknown. However, it is believed that the gallstones are formed by the excess amount of cholesterol or bilirubin and calcium salts. Additionally, the following factors may increase the risk of formation of gallstones:
- Aging
- Female gender
- Family history of gallstones
- Being overweight
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Certain gallbladder disease
- Diet rich in fat or cholesterol or a low-fiber diet
- Liver problems, such as cirrhosis
- Other conditions, such as hyperthyroidism, hemolysis, Crohn’s disease, and estrogen replacement therapy
- Some surgeries, such as organ transplant surgery, gastric bypass, and bariatric surgery
Symptoms
Gallstones usually don’t cause any symptoms. However, in some cases when the gallstone obstructs a duct then the person may experience the following symptoms:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Severe abdominal pain on the upper right side
- Indigestion
- Bloating
- Heartburn
- Gas
- Back pain
- Intolerance for fatty foods
How are Gallstones Diagnosed?
A physical examination is done to check pain or tenderness in the upper right of the abdomen. Additionally, a blood test, abdominal ultrasound, CT (computerized tomography) scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan, and cholangiography are recommended to confirm the condition.
Treatment
In most cases, if the stones are small and the patient does not experience any symptoms treatment is not required. However, if the stones are large and block a duct, then treatment must be done immediately to reduce the risk of complications, such as liver cirrhosis, gallbladder cancer, and other conditions.
Depending on the symptoms and their effect on daily life activities, the following treatment options are considered:
- Surgery: Cholecystectomy or gallstone removal surgery is the best option to treat and prevent the formation of gallstones. Cholecystectomy can be done either through a laparoscope (a thin tiny flexible tube with a light and video camera at an end) by making small incisions on the abdomen known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy or by making a large incision to remove the gallbladder known as an open cholecystectomy.
Removal of the gallbladder does not affect the ability to digest the food, but may temporarily cause digestive problems, such as bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain.
- Medications: Medicines are prescribed for patients who are not eligible for surgery. It usually takes months or years for medications to dissolve the stones. Also, gallstones develop again once the treatment is stopped.
Gallbladder Stones Surgery Cost in Hyderabad
The cost of gallbladder removal surgery in Hyderabad is not much. Usually, the cost of gallbladder removal surgery is 50,000 INR to 1,00,000 INR. However, it may vary depending on the type of hospital, the availability of the skilled surgeon, type of surgical procedure, and length of hospital stay.
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