Signs of Gallbladder Cancer

Your gallbladder is located under the right side of your liver, and it stores the necessary bile you need to digest fat. Here are some hidden gallbladder cancer symptoms.

Yellowing skin

The term jaundice is used to describe the yellowing of your skin and eyes. If you notice an odd tone, you should contact your doctor. There are lots of non-cancerous reasons you can have a change in skin colour. But in unusual cases, a tumour in your gallbladder causes your bile to accumulate, resulting in this yellow colouration.

Persistent pain in your stomach

You may think your abdominal pain is simply indigestion or period cramps. And you are probably correct. However, in rare cases, discomfort in the upper-right abdomen region, when combined with other symptoms, can be a sign of gallbladder cancer.

You feel like you have a stomach bug

Nausea and vomiting alone are not hidden gallbladder cancer symptoms, but when combined with other signs, like upper abdominal pain and jaundice, they can indicate a problem with your gallbladder.

Your stomach feels larger

Abdominal bloating is common and can have many causes. However, if you experience an excessive amount of abdominal bloating, along with other symptoms, it can also be a sign of gallbladder cancer. A thorough physical exam focusing on your belly and checking for any lumps, tenderness, or fluid build-up (in the presence of advanced disease) can be the first step in figuring out if you have gallbladder disease including gallbladder cancer.

Gallstones

A gallstone is a small pebble-like mixture of bile, cholesterol, and calcium that can obstruct your gallbladder’s functioning. The huge majority of people with gallstones never develop gallbladder cancer but up to four out of five people with gallbladder cancer have gallstones when diagnosed.

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