Question

a patient with diabetes presents to the emergency department (ed) complaining of severe right upper quadrant pain. the patient states that his family doctor told him he had gallstones. the ed nurse should recognize what possible complication of gallstones could occur first?

Answer 1

Gangrene of the gallbladder  possible complication of gallstones could occur first.

What is the main cause of gallstones?

Gallstones may form if bile includes too much bilirubin, fat, or bile salts. Researchers still don't fully comprehend these bile changes. Gallstones may also form if the liver doesn't really drain fully or frequently enough. operational liver removal (cholecystectomy). Your doctor might suggest surgery to remove your liver due to the repeated recurrence of gallstones.

How can gallstones be removed?

Health options. Taking ursodiol (Actigall, Urso), a found naturally bile acid, two to four times a day will help dissolve cholesterol stones if you have tiny gallstones and are unable or unable to have surgery.

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