Can you have gallbladder problems with normal blood work?

Laboratory tests and abdominal imaging — Patients with functional gallbladder disorder have normal blood tests, including aminotransferases, bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase/gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, amylase, and lipase [11].

Are gallstones detected in blood?

Liver function tests (LFTs): Although these tests are not done specifically for gallstone disease, a simple blood test looking at the enzyme levels in the liver can show inflammation in the gallbladder caused by gallstones.

What happens if a gallstone gets into the liver?

A less common but more serious problem occurs if the gallstones become lodged in the bile ducts between the liver and the small intestine. This condition, called cholangitis, can block bile flow from the gallbladder and liver, causing pain, jaundice and fever.

Do gallstones show up on CT scan?

CT scans can show gallstones, or complications such as infection and blockage of the gallbladder or bile ducts. However, CT scans also can miss gallstones that you may have.

Can gallstones cause liver problems?

If gallstones have moved into your bile duct, the liver may not be able to function properly.

Can gallstones be seen on CT scan?

Computed tomography (CT) scan. CT scans can show gallstones, or complications such as infection and blockage of the gallbladder or bile ducts. However, CT scans also can miss gallstones that you may have.

What test determines gallstones?

Tests and procedures used to diagnose gallstones and complications of gallstones include: Abdominal ultrasound. This test is the one most commonly used to look for signs of gallstones. Abdominal ultrasound involves moving a device (transducer) back and forth across your stomach area.

Can gallstones cause liver damage?

Gallstone Disease Is Associated with More Severe Liver Damage in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

What are the symptoms of stone in liver?

If a stone completely blocks the ducts of the gallbladder, liver, common bile duct or pancreas, other symptoms may include:

• Nausea.
• Fever.
• Chills.
• Yellow skin or eyes (from the build up of bilirubin, a waste product in blood)
• Dark urine.
• Itching.
• Fatigue.
• Weight loss.

What are the symptoms of a gallstone stuck in the bile duct?

But if a stone becomes lodged in the duct and obstructs it, you may experience the following:

• abdominal pain in the right upper or middle upper abdomen.
• fever.
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
• loss of appetite.
• nausea and vomiting.
• clay-colored stools.