⚠️ When to seek urgent medical care
- Severe or worsening upper abdominal pain lasting > 2–4 hours
- Fever, chills, or shaking (possible infection)
- Yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice)
- Dark urine or pale/grey stools
- Persistent vomiting or inability to keep fluids down
- Chest pain, shortness of breath, or collapse
These symptoms may indicate acute cholecystitis, bile duct obstruction, pancreatitis, sepsis, or another emergency. Attend an Emergency Department / Emergency Room immediately.
GALL-STONES.com
Important
When to seek urgent care
What you’ll learn
- What the gallbladder does and why stones form
- Symptoms from mild attacks to emergencies (jaundice, infection, pancreatitis)
- Common investigations: blood tests, ultrasound, MRCP, ERCP
- Treatment pathways and when surgery is recommended
- Risks of surgery and anaesthesia, and risks of delaying surgery
- Recovery timeline, diet, activity, and warning signs after surgery
Biliary colic
Cholecystitis
Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Cholangitis
Emergency readiness (Anonamed®)
Consider including: surgery date, complications (if any), allergies, anticoagulants, major diagnoses, and emergency contacts.
