Early Symptoms of Gallstones: Pain, Complications, and Non-specific Discomfort

March 10, 2024

Many people find it incredible that stones can form in the human body, such as gallstones. Gallstones are now a common disease and can have a significant impact on people's work. So what are the early symptoms of gallstones?
 


 

The early symptoms of gallstones mainly include three types:

  Common symptoms of gallstones

The most common symptom of gallstones is pain, which is usually located in the upper abdomen or the lower right side of the upper abdomen, around the lowest rib, and can radiate to the shoulder and back. It is often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. If the stone enters the bile duct, complications such as jaundice, cholangitis, and pancreatitis can occur. Some complications of gallstones may also include low-grade fever, chills, profuse sweating, and even jaundice.
 

  Asymptomatic gallstones

The so-called asymptomatic gallstones refer to the absence of other obvious physical discomforts. This is the early symptom of gallstones. During the asymptomatic interval, the stones float in the gallbladder without any sensation for the patient.

  Non-specific symptoms of gallstones

Gallstone patients may sometimes experience mild upper abdominal bloating, dull pain, discomfort, belching, and other symptoms.

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