Problems of Gallstone

If your kids are suffering from Gallstones, you need to be aware of the problems that your kids will face.

• Your kids will suffer from severe abdominal pain due to the stones in the gallbladder. This is also called biliary colic.
• Kids can also suffer from gallstones due to infection in the gallbladder. The infection is known as Cholecystitis.
• The duct draining area of the gallbladder can get blocked due to the stones in the gallbladder.
• Kids will sometimes also suffer from inflammation in the pancreas.

Symptoms of Gallstones in kids

Most of the time, Gallstones do not come with symptoms. Though, sometimes your kids will complain of having pain in the upper right belly or middle part. Kids will suffer from severe pain just below the rib cage. Sometimes the pain may get sharp and kids will face cramps in the belly.

Besides the symptoms mentioned above, your kids can suffer from the problems like nausea, vomiting, fever, excess burping, etc.

How to diagnose?

It has been noticed that once doctors suspect having gallstones in kids, they often recommend an ultrasound. This test will also help the physicians to understand the liver’s condition. Physicians will get all details about the gallstone and how to treat the gallstone. Ultrasound is preferred as it is not painful.

Recovery in Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery takes a very short time. Post-procedure, doctors suggest parents encourage their kids to walk several times a day to recover fast. Parents need to abstain their kids from consuming heavy food or drinks within 24 hours of the surgery.

About Dr.Vishesh Dikshit

Dr. Vishesh Dikshit is the Best pediatric laparoscopic surgery in Pune and provides all kinds of Best pediatric laparoscopic treatment in Pune. He has 17+ years of experience in the medical field. His main areas of interest are Pediatric Minimal Access Surgeries, Pediatric Colorectal Diseases, and Pediatric Urinary Stone Disease.

He finished his MBBS from Govt. Medical College Calicut, Kerala in 2004. MS in General Surgery from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai in 2012 & MCh in Pediatric Surgery from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai in 2015.

Appendicitis:-

Suffering from Appendicitis is quite common among children, and it is one of the most common causes of abdominal pain in kids. This problem is quite common among the age group of 4 to 15 years, and doctors often recommend a proper diagnosis using ultrasound or sometimes a CT scan. Doctors often suggest laparoscopic surgery for better treatment. 

Congenital defects:-

Kids often suffer from different congenital defects that will impact the child’s abilities. Some common organs affected are the Urinary system, Lungs, Intestines, and Anal region, for which doctors advise surgical treatment. 

Gallbladder:-

Kids may suffer from stones within the gallbladder, and it can only be relieved with the help of minimally invasive surgical treatment called Gallbladder Surgery. 

Gastroschisis:-

Kids rarely suffer from this health issue which develops because of a hole in the abdominal wall. Pediatric surgeons suggest that kids can only get the best treatment for Gastroschisis via surgery. 

Hernia:-

A hernia develops in a child with a hole in the groin. In this situation, doctors suggest surgical treatment to close the hole and protect the intestines.

Conjoined Twins:-

It is a rare case, and it seems quite a challenging situation. Doctors suggest advanced surgical treatment for the best treatment. 

Achalasia:-

Sometimes, kids suffer due to thickening in the lower end of the esophagus. However, cases of Achalasia among the kids are very rare, and doctors suggest that advanced surgical treatment can treat the kids. 

About Dr. Vishesh Dikshit