Gall Bladder

About your Gallbladder

What is the working of the gallbladder?
Gallstones & Gallbladder Disease Treatment in Ludhiana, Punjab, The gallbladder is part of the biliary system which is made of the gallbladder, associated ducts, and liver. The system works well for the storage, secretion, storage, and production of bile.
Bile is a thick liquid that is brown, yellow, or green. It helps in digesting the fat and is produced by the liver.
When you eat something, the bile is going to move from the liver, and then it goes to the small intestine. While you are not eating it needs to be stored somewhere, and this is where the gallbladder is going to help.

 

Where is the gallbladder located?


The gallbladder is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. Inside the body, it is present under the liver, and it is shaped like a pear size.

What are the symptoms of the gallbladder problem?


One of its major symptoms is pain which can:

  • Occurs suddenly
  • Going to increase quickly.
  • Trigger in the abdomen area in the upper right side, and the pain can be felt in the back at the upper right side.
  • The pain lasts for minutes to hours.
  • The pain triggers after the meal, and it increases in the evening hours.

The digestive symptoms like nausea and vomiting also indicate that you are experiencing a gallbladder issue.

What problems are linked with gallbladder?

Gallstones
Gallstones are hard nuggets of material which are made from bile salt or cholesterol. Moreover, its size can also be different. Some of the possible risk factors are:

  • Its occurrence is high in females.
  • Overweight
  • Diet is filled with cholesterol and fat

In many cases, there are no symptoms but if the condition is left untreated for a long time then complications can increase.

Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis is when the gallbladder is inflamed and the problem is caused due to the blockage which is caused due to gallstones. Some of the additional factors which can result in this condition are infection, blood circulation issues, and tumors. Some of the common symptoms are severe pain, fever, vomiting, nausea, or pain which reaches the back. If the condition is not treated on time then complications can increase.

Gallbladder disease without stones (acalculous gallbladder disease)
Some patients have cholecystitis without the stone presence and its occurrence is in around 5% of the patients. Its occurrence is in people who have faced abdomen injury. The gallbladder issue without the stone presence is treated by taking out the gallbladder.

Is there anything I can do to prevent gallbladder issues?
Some of the tactics which you can use are given below:

  • It is important to eat food rich in fiber such as vegetables, whole grains, and fruits.
  • You need to choose the option of healthy fats which are fish oils and olive oil.
  • You need to keep a check on your weight because it increases the chances of gallbladder stone.
  • Make sure to lose weight slowly.
  • You should eat on time and do not miss out on any meal as it increases the problem linked to the gallbladder.

Warning signs to consult the doctor
If your abdominal pain is more than 5 hours then seek medical attention. Some of the possible symptoms which need medical assistance are chills, vomiting, clay-colored stool, fever, very dark urine, and eyes getting yellow.

Gallbladder Disease

The term gallbladder disease is used for different types of conditions which can affect the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped sac located underneath the liver. The gallbladder’s main function is to store the bile which is produced by the liver and pass it along the duct that empties into the small intestine. Bile helps in digesting the fat in the small intestine. 

Gallbladder diseases can result in inflammation because the bladder walls get irritated and this problem is termed cholecystitis. The inflammation occurs due to gallstone blocking the ducts reaching the small intestine and it results in building up the bile.

What are the types of gallbladder disease?

Gallstones
Gallstones develop when substances in the biles or from hard particles which affect the passageways to the bile ducts and gallbladder. 
Gallstones’ problems occur when the gallbladder is not going to get empty. The gallstone size can be as small as the grain of sand or they can be extremely large enough. Some of the factors which increase its risk are:

  • Being overweight or obese
  • Taking medications that contain estrogen
  • Having a family history of gallstones
  • Having diabetes
  • Being age 60 or older
  • Being female
  • Crohn’s disease and other problems which affect the way nutrients are absorbed in the body.
  • Cirrhosis or other liver diseases

Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis occurrence is common with gallbladder disease. It is going to present itself as severe as chronic gallbladder inflammation. 

Acute cholecystitis

This condition is mainly due to gallstones and it can occur due to tumors or some other health condition. The pain can trigger in the upper middle part of the abdomen or upper right side. The patient can have issues when they have a meal and it can even reach the right shoulder. Acute cholecystitis can also result in:

  • Fever
  • Vomiting
  • Jaundice
  • Nausea

Choledocholithiasis

Gallstones may become lodged in the gallbladder neck or the bile ducts. In this condition, the gallbladder in this way and the bile will not be able to exit. This condition can result in inflammation or distention in the gallbladder. 

Choledocholithiasis can cause:

  • Extreme pain in the middle of your upper abdomen
  • Vomiting
  • Jaundice
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Nausea
  • Pale- or clay-colored stools

Chronic cholecystitis

The patient who has faced the issue of acute cholecystitis for a long time. With this condition, the gallbladder is not able to store & release the bile like normal. 

The patient can have symptoms like vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain. The doctor can suggest the option to undergo surgery to correct the issue. 

What are the treatment options for gallbladder disease?

  • Lifestyle changes
  • Medical treatment
  • Surgery

Is it possible to prevent gallbladder disease?

Gallbladder disease has certain risk factors like age and sex which cannot be prevented. You need to focus on your diet so that the condition can be controlled. You should include refined grains like bread, white rice, sugary sweets, and pasta in your diet. 

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