{"id":29927,"date":"2024-04-30T10:20:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T03:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hospital.wu.ac.th\/?p=29927"},"modified":"2024-04-30T10:23:58","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T03:23:58","slug":"gallstone-ignored-for-months-leads-to-serious-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hospital.wu.ac.th\/?p=29927&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Gallstone Ignored for Months Leads to Serious Infection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quick diagnosis and surgery at Walailak University Hospital saved a 60-year-old male from serious problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The patient arrived at the emergency room with severe abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice &#8211; a yellowing of the skin and eyes. He also reported experiencing discomfort for months prior, including chest tightness, heartburn, and pain after eating. He visited a doctor and purchased medication for gastritis, which provided some relief but did not fully resolve. As the symptoms still persisted and worsened, he headed to Walailak University Hospital for a more thorough investigation. Doctors at the emergency room suspected a bile duct obstruction caused by gallstone and performed an ultrasound, revealing a 1.8-centimeter stone. The patient was admitted and given intravenous fluids and antibiotics to treat the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An endoscopic procedure called ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) was performed to visualize and remove the obstruction. During the procedure, a black stone was identified and removed, along with white pus, indicating a severe infection within the bile duct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early diagnosis and treatment of gallstones are crucial to prevent complications like cholangitis, a potentially fatal infection. This case also highlights the importance of having specialized surgeons and proper equipment readily available for successful intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"363\" height=\"429\" data-id=\"29929\" src=\"https:\/\/hospital.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hospital.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1.jpg 363w, https:\/\/hospital.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/hospital.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-158x187.jpg 158w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"671\" data-id=\"29931\" src=\"https:\/\/hospital.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hospital.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2.jpg 719w, https:\/\/hospital.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hospital.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-200x187.jpg 200w, https:\/\/hospital.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-600x560.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"29930\" src=\"https:\/\/hospital.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hospital.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3.jpg 854w, https:\/\/hospital.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hospital.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hospital.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-280x157.jpg 280w, https:\/\/hospital.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick diagnosis and surgery at Walailak University Hospital saved a 60-year-old male from serious problems. The patient arrived at the emergency room with severe abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice &#8211; a yellowing of the skin and eyes. He also reported experiencing discomfort for months prior, including chest tightness, heartburn, and pain after eating. 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