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Health Encyclopedia: Gallstones And Gallbladder Disease Diagnosis

Diagnosis

The diagnostic challenge posed by gallstones is to be sure that abdominal pain is caused by stones and not by some other condition. Ultrasound or other imaging techniques usually detect gallstones readily. Nevertheless, because gallstones are common and most cause no symptoms, simply finding stones does not necessarily explain a patient's pain, which may be caused by numerous other ailments.

Ruling Out Other Disorders

In patients with abdominal pain, causes other than gallstones are usual...

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Peptic Ulcers: Symptoms

Dyspepsia. The most common symptoms of peptic ulcers are known collectively as dyspepsia. Peptic ulcers can occur without dyspepsia or any gastrointestinal symptoms, especially when caused by... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Complications

Most people with severe ulcers experience significant pain and sleeplessness, which can have a dramatic and adverse impact on the quality of life.Complications of Peptic UlcersPeptic... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for Bleeding Ulcers

for Bleeding UlcersWhen a patient comes to the hospital with bleeding ulcers, in most cases, endoscopy is performed. This procedure is critical for all phases of bleeding ulcers, including... Read more »

Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms

The two major inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, share certain characteristics:Symptoms usually appear in young adults.Symptoms can develop gradually... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Medications

The following drugs are sometimes used in the treatments of peptic ulcers caused by either NSAIDs or H. pylori. They are described in alphabetical order.AntacidsMany antacids are available... Read more »

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