It appears you have not yet registered for SparkPeople. To get a free nutrition and fitness plan and join our community click here....

SparkPeople Sponsors help keep the site free!

Health A-Z

Medical Content Created by the Faculty of the
Harvard Medical School

Prognosis

Surgical treatment for gallstones is highly effective. In most patients symptoms go away completely and stay away. The gallbladder is not a necessary organ and most people do not notice any digestive changes after it is removed. In a few cases, abdominal pain or diarrhea develop after the gallbladder is removed, and additional treatment or changes in the diet are needed.

Page 8 of 9     Next Page:  Gallstones Additional Info >
 
Add This to My SparkFavorites
  Click here to to redeem your SparkPoints
  You will earn 3 SparkPoints
 
SHARE
 
From Health A-Z, Harvard Health Publications. Copyright 2007 by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Written permission is required to reproduce, in any manner, in whole or in part, the material contained herein. To make a reprint request, contact Harvard Health Publications. Used with permission of StayWell.

You can find more great health information on the Harvard Health Publications website.


Today On SparkPeople
Featured Article
Facts on 100-Calorie Snack Packs

Many dieters love 100-calorie snack packs, which allow them to easily control portions while enjoying their favorite foods. But just how healthy are these snacks?

Read More
MessageBoard Hot Topics
Top Searches
Assisted Pull-up Machine
Use this machine to progress to a full pull-up.
SparkRecipes: Featured Recipe
Frozen Pudding Pops

Creamy pudding makes fantastic frozen treats. Full Recipe

 Search SparkRecipes
Activity Stats
  • Calories Burned: 7,553,641,716
  • Pounds Lost: 9,993,673
  • Cups Water Drank: 231,032,732
  • SparkAmerica Minutes: 1,113,029,690
Join SparkPeople For Free!
Get a personalized diet and fitness plan, great newsletters, post to our message boards, and even your own personal SparkPage!

Join Now For Free!