Gall stone Analysis
Gall stone Analysis
Gallstone analysis is a common diagnostic test employed for detecting signs of gallstones in the gall bladder while providing information about their size and composition.
Gallstones are hard lumps of crystal formed when the gallbladder, a small pear-shaped organ beneath your liver, doesn't empty its content fully, or an imbalance exists in bile composition (i.e. excess of cholesterol, bilirubin (pigment), and less bile salts).
This test is usually done for people who grapple with recurrent, intensifying pain in the abdomen that occurs in infection or inflammation of the bile ducts, gall bladder, liver, and pancreas
What is Gallstone Analysis Used For?
To identify the composition of gall stone
To evaluate patients for the causes of gall stone
To guide the best course of treatment
Symptoms of Gall Stones?
Symptoms that may require a gallstone analysis include
Intensifying pain in the upper right area of the abdomen lasting several hours
Pain in the right shoulder
Nausea and Vomiting
Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eye(jaundice)
Tea-coloured urine and pale colour stool
Test preparation
No specific preparation is needed for this test.
Interpretation of the Test Results
The result of the gallstone analysis is usually interpreted by identifying the type of stones and measuring their size, which may range from millimetres in diameter to several centimetres
FAQs
Why do I need the Gall Stone Analysis Test?
Most people with gallstones never experience any symptoms at all. However, symptoms like jaundice and severe abdominal pain are possible in the future. Thus, doing a Gall stone analysis is essential
How often do you need the Gall Stone Analysis Test?
During your gallstone treatment, you will be required to undergo gallstone analysis to monitor your progress on a regular basis. Furthermore, if your doctor suspects you have gallbladder stones, he will order an immediate gallbladder stone analysis
Which factors can affect a Gall Stone Analysis result?
The stone's size and the sample quality can affect the results of a Gall Stone Analysis
Are their risks associated with a Gall Stone Analysis?
This test usually carries minimal risks, primarily related to how the stone is retrieved
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