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Dr. Ganesh Ramalingam

Gallbladder Specialist & Surgeon in Singapore with 20+ Years of Surgical Experience

Dr. Ganesh Ramalingam is a general surgeon with a special interest in gastrointestinal conditions, including gallbladder conditions. He takes a careful and patient-focused approach to diagnosis and is experienced in performing minimally invasive gallbladder surgeries, helping patients achieve a smoother, more comfortable recovery.

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What Is Gallbladder Disease?

Gallbladder diseases refer to conditions that can affect your gallbladder.

The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped sac that can be found under your liver. Your liver produces bile, and it is then stored in the gallbladder. The gallbladder’s function is to excrete bile into the small intestine to help digest fats.

One of the primary causes of gallbladder diseases is inflammation due to irritation of the gallbladder walls. This is because gallstones block the ducts that lead to the small intestine, causing bile to accumulate and resulting in inflammation.

Gallstones

Gallstones are small solid pieces of material usually made of cholesterol, which form in the gallbladder. In many cases, they do not cause symptoms and do not need to be removed. However, if the gallstones are trapped in the bile duct of the gallbladder, you will suddenly feel intense pain and need to be treated immediately.

Symptoms include: Sudden and intense abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting.

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Gallbladder Infection

A gallbladder infection, also known as cholecystitis, is inflammation of the gallbladder. This usually occurs when a gallstone blocks the cystic duct, resulting in a bile buildup.

Symptoms include: Acute pain in upper right abdomen, Pain beneath right shoulder blade or back.

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Gallbladder Polyps

Gallbladder polyps are abnormal tissue growth that develop in the gallbladder. Gallbladder polyps are relatively common and in most cases, they do not cause any symptoms. However, some polyps may grow in size, become cancerous and should be removed.

Symptoms include: Pain on the right abdomen, nausea, vomiting, fever.

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Gallbladder Cancer

Gallbladder cancer is a rare form of cancer that develops in the gallbladder, a small organ under the liver. While the exact cause of gallbladder cancer is not fully understood, certain factors can increase the risk of developing this condition.

Symptoms include: Abdominal pain, nausea, jaundice, weight loss, fatigue.

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Gallbladder Sludge

Gallbladder sludge is a thickened mixture of bile, cholesterol, and other substances that can accumulate in the gallbladder when it does not empty completely. Gallbladder sludge may come and go and does not always cause symptoms. However, gallbladder sludge can also lead to gallstones and an infection, causing discomfort.

Symptoms include: Pain in the upper right abdomen, nausea, vomiting, bloating.

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Jaundice

Jaundice is a condition with yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, caused by the excess of the pigment bilirubin. Bilirubin is produced as a waste by-product when red blood cells break down naturally during each 120-day cycle. Infections or damage may interfere with this process, resulting in jaundice.

Symptoms include: Yellowing of the whites of your eyes and skin, dark urine and light stools, itchiness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gallbladder issues are usually caused by the presence of gallstones. Gallstones may get stuck in a bile duct or cause an infection in the gallbladder. Other gallbladder diseases may be caused by polyps or tumours.

Some symptoms may include pain in the upper right abdomen, vomiting, jaundice, fever and a rapid heart rate.

Most of the time, gallbladder diseases require some form of treatment to be cured. However, not all diseases may require surgery. Depending on the severity and risk of your condition, your doctor may or may not recommend surgery.

Gallbladder removal surgery may only be needed if you have a recurrent infection, a gallstone is stuck in the bile duct or if cancerous tissues are found in the gallbladder. Our doctor will recommend the best course of action for your condition.