Who Is Most Likely to Get Gallstones? Risk Factors Explained

Have you ever experienced a sharp pain on the right side of your abdomen, especially after eating a heavy or oily meal? While many people dismiss it as acidity or indigestion, it could actually be a sign of gallstones. In this informative discussion, Dr. Amitabh Kulkarni is joined by Dr. Manish Madan, an experienced Gastrointestinal & Laparoscopic Surgeon, to explain gallstones in simple, easy-to-understand language. Together, they discuss the common symptoms, causes, myths, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment options, and when surgery becomes necessary. In this video, you'll learn: ✅ What are gallstones? ✅ Why do gallstones develop? ✅ Common and uncommon symptoms ✅ Why some patients don't experience typical pain ✅ When should you visit a hospital? ✅ Gallstone myths and facts ✅ Treatment options and when surgery is recommended Whether you're experiencing abdominal pain or simply want to understand gallbladder health better, this conversation provides practical, evidence-based information to help you make informed decisions. 🗂️ Timecodes: 00:00 – Trailer 00:54 – Introduction 02:48 – What are Gallstones? 03:17 – Why do Gallstones stay silent? 04:01 – Causes of Gallstones 05:10 – Who is at Risk? 07:23 – Is Geography a Factor? 08:23 – Early Symptoms 09:39 – How Doctors Diagnose Gallstones 10:55 – When Should You Visit Hospital? 11:56 – Best Tests for Gallstones 13:40 – Treatment Options 16:50 – Home Remedies & Myths 19:51 – When Surgery is Necessary 20:42 – Life Without Gallbladder 22:55 – Laparoscopic vs Open Surgery 24:07 – Prevention Tips 25:22 – Crash Diets & Gallstones 26:02 – Biggest Myths 26:36 – Final Advice 27:33 – Rapid Fire 29:26 – Key Takeaways 📲 Connect: 🌐 Website: www.dramitabhkulkarni.com 📧 Email: amitabhkulkarni@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/dramitabhkulkarni 💼 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amitabh-kulkarni-b92a2937/ 💡 Like, Share & Subscribe for more expert-led health insights! #Gallstones #Gallbladder #Gallstone #GallbladderHealth #DigestiveHealth #LiverHealth #GeneralSurgery #DoctorExplains #HealthEducation #AbdominalPain #Surgery #MedicalEducation #DrAmitabhKulkarni #PreventiveHealth #Healthcare