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Gallstones rising in kids; docs stress early detection
Orissa POST
|September 01, 2025
In a surprising shift in pediatric health trends, hospitals and clinics across India are reporting a steady rise in cases of gallstones among children, experts said
Once considered an adult ailment, gallstones are increasingly affecting children across India, prompting paediatricians to call for greater awareness and preventive care.
Traditionally viewed as a condition affecting middle-aged adults, gallstones are now being diagnosed in children as young as six, raising concerns among medical professionals and public health experts.
Gallstones are solid deposits that form in the gallbladder, often composed of cholesterol or bilirubin, While many cases remain asymptomatic, they can cause intense abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and digestive distress when they obstruct bile flow.
This story is from the September 01, 2025 edition of Orissa POST.
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