Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Gallstone Surgery

By Elias Duwe


Situated under the liver in the abdominal region, the gallbladder secretes enzymes to help digest fats. It additionally helps manage bile produced by the liver. Problems in the gallbladder can be warnings of many health issues, such as gallbladder stones and even cancer, and it could result in many symptoms to arise, like pain, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and diarrhea.

For those who are experiencing a lot of pain because of gallbladder problems, gallbladder relief might seem like a long way off. The pain is very hard to bear at times, but there are ways to relieve the symptoms. The various ways in which you can address your gall bladder related health problems are listed in this article.

There are several options for relief of a troubled gallbladder.

Sometimes, a few changes in your diet are usually enough to relieve the pain on your gallbladder. Fatty foods will cause pain, for instance, because your body is struggling to digest fat. Avoid eating fattening foods and choose fruits and vegetables. By relieving the pressure on the liver, you will also be able to treat your gallbladder problems in the process.

Caffeinated food and drink can also exacerbate the symptoms of gallbladder problems, so stay away from coffee, tea, chocolate, colas, and other food and beverages rich in caffeine. Refrain from using artificial sweeteners, which can exacerbate your condition. Pick organic food, as pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals that can be used to grow food can actually cause damage or burden the liver, which can then lead to gallbladder problems.

Smoking can aggravate gallbladder issues, so if you currently smoke cigarettes it might be a good idea to quit.

Using over the counter medications will treat the acute pain but only mask the underlying gallbladder problem. To relieve from the pain while treating bacterial infection most often antibiotics may be prescribed.

Gallstones may require removal by surgery. Cholecystectomy is performed to get rid of the stones, and in some instances, the gallbladder may be taken out completely.

In case you have gallstones but it's not possible for surgery to be performed on you, there are non-surgical remedies that can be performed in order to get rid of the stones. The most common method used is oral dissolution therapy, wherein medications are administered to dissolve the gallstones. Or a shock waves can be administered so that the gallstones are broken down and let go from the body in the natural way. As a last resort, gallstones can be treated with a injection of medication directly into the gallbladder.

Before looking at the options for gallbladder relief, it is highly advisable for you to consult with your physician. After an examination the doctor will give a diagnosis and the recommended treatment options.




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