Videos of Professor Khurshid Akhtar

What is a gallstone? An expert explains - Online interview

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Common symptoms of a gallstone usually include severe abdominal pain, exhaustion, dyspepsia, and nausea. In some cases, however, a gallstone can be asymptomatic. How is it diagnosed? And, how is it treated? In our latest interview, Professor Khurshid Akhtar, a consultant general and upper GI (gastrointestinal) surgeon in Manchester and Wilmslow, answers these questions and details what patients can expect during, and after, treatment. 00:00 Introduction 00:45 What are the different types of gallstones? 01:26 What are the symptoms of gallstones? 03:48 How can a gallstone be diagnosed? 05:39 How can a gallstone be treated? Is there a non-surgical one? 08:17 What happens during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy? 09:58 What is the recovery like after the surgery? If you would like to learn more about Professor Akhtar, or wish to book a consultation with him, simply head on over to his Top Doctors profile today: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/khurshid-akhtar ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh