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RISK FACTORS FOR GALLBLADDER DISEASE
Those are the commonly listed risk factors, according to western medicine, for gallbladder disease. I will venture to add my own opinion to this list myself and my reasoning will be explained in a book to be published in the future.
Eating too many of the wrong fats puts you at risk, but people
who eat no fat at all are also at risk. I would assume the reason for that is that you are requiring the gallbladder
to work less frequently, which could cause stasis and bile thickening.
WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS OF GALLBLADDER DISEASERegardless of the diagnosis of your gallbladder disease, most of the symptoms will be similar. This is one of the reasons it is hard to know exactly what is going on without several tests. The most common symptoms are indigestion, gas, bloating, burping, belching, especially (but not necessarily) following a meal. It usually is a meal containing fat but after some time it seems to be unrelated not only to fat intake but even food intake. It may progress to constant tenderness or discomfort (unrelated to food intake) under the rib cage on the right side. The symptoms are similar to those of a gallbladder attack but with less severity. For a complete list of symptoms relating to gallbladder problems go to general gallbladder symptoms. Even if it does not seem to be connected to food now, if you can remember back, some symptoms of indigestion usually followed a meal. What caused or is causing the lack of fat digestion could be of various origin. A stone could be blocking the bile flow. The gallbladder could be distended due to stones or inflammation. There could be infection in the gallbladder causing tenderness or the tenderness could simply be due to stasis of bile causing distention. The gallbladder could be not emptying fully (biliary dyskinesia) and lack of bile causes improper fat digestion. Or the problem could start in the liver with stasis of bile there and the formation of sludge or tiny calculi slowing bile flow and causing it to thicken. Constipation and weight gain can also be symptoms of gallbladder problems. SPECIFIC GALLBLADDER DISEASES Biliary Dyskinesia Acalculous cholecystopathy which means disease or condition of the gallbladder without the presence of gallstones. You might also call it functional gallbladder disorder or impaired gallbladder emptying. Some causes may be chronic inflammation, a problem with the smooth muscles of the gallbladder or the muscle of the Sphincter of Oddi being too tight. Symptoms - right upper quadrant pain in the absence of gallstones. Any gallbladder symptoms may accompany this problem as it results in lack of concentrated bile from the gallbladder to digest fats. There is evidence that stress may a major contributor to this particular problem. The biliary dyskinesia kit is designed with that in mind. Cholecystitis Inflammation of the gallbladder. Acute cholecystitis is nearly always due to gallstones but may be due to infection (bacterial). It can also be due to chemical irritation. Chronic cholecystitis occurs with or without stones (acalculous cholecystitis is without). If there are no stones present the medical treatment used is often antispasmodics and/or laxatives. I use the products in the gallbladder attack kit for the pain in this case.
Cholecystitis Inflammation of the Gallbladder Choledocholithias Gallstones in the bile ducts. This can be very painful and symptoms may differ depending upon where the stone is and if it is blocking bile flow. It can block the neck of the gallbladder causing distention and inflammation (cholecystitis). In the common bile duct it can cause a backing up of bile into the liver resulting in obstructive jaundice or into the pancreas causing acute pancreatitis.
Cholelithiasis and Choledocholithias Gallstones and Stones in the Bile Ducts Cholelithiasis Gallstones. Solid crystalline precipitates in the BILIARY TRACT, usually formed in the GALLBLADDER. Gallstones, derived from the BILE, consist mainly of calcium, cholesterol, or bilirubin. See the page devoted to gallstones. Cholangitis Inflammation of the bile duct. Chole = bile and angi = duct. Acute cholangitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection resulting from stagnation of the bile in the duct. Choledocholithiasis, a gallstone that gets stuck or lodged in the bile duct can create an obstruction that results in an infection. Less frequently, infections can evolve due to a stricture or narrowing of the duct itself such as in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (see below) or may accompany a cancer. Something blocks the free flow of the bile causing a stagnant condition which allows the bacteria to take hold. Symptoms associated with cholangitis are pain, fever, chills, jaundice, abdominal pain
PSC is a disease where the bile ducts of the liver harden, obstructing the flow of bile. It is characterized by inflammation, breaking down of and eventual hardening or fibrosis of the bile ducts within the liver and outside the liver both (intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts.)
Impairment of bile flow due to obstruction in small bile ducts (INTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS) or obstruction in large bile ducts (EXTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS) Symptoms - blocking of the secretion of bile results in the bile backing up into the circulation. This may result in jaundice and excess bilirubin in the blood which would make the urine dark and the stools pale or chalk colored. The excess of bile salts in the systemic circulation may cause intense itching and skin irritation. There may be fat in the stools and clotting time of blood may be impaired due to malabsorption of fats and Vitamin K which is a fat soluble vitamin that various clotting factors are dependent upon. Gallbladder Cancer The American Cancer Society estimates that about 8,750 people will be diagnosed with gallbladder cancer in 2006. Statistics show that it occurs 5x as often in Native American people in New Mexico than in whites. Women are more suseptible than men. There are rarely any symptoms with gallbladder cancer early
on. In fact, it is often only discovered when the gallbladder is removed for other causes such as gallstones. Otherwise,
gallbladder cancer is often quite advanced by the time it is diagnosed. Gallbladder Polyps Gallbladder polyps are growths that protrude from the lining of the gallbladder. They're usually innocuous and rarely cancerous (malignant). Gallbladder polyps are usually asymptomatic and need no treatment. They may be found incidentally on an ultrasound of the gallbladder done for some other reason. Occasionally, they may grow large enough to require surgical removal.
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 Hi Debbie, Well I'm sorry to be so slow, but I do want to take a minute and let you know that I have been real happy with the results of the products you outlined to help a sluggish Gallbladder. I had been experiencing some pain, in both my back, right shoulder blade and then at times when I ate the wrong things I would develop painful gas and discomfort in my upper stomach area.....When I realized it must be my gallbladder and not an ulcer .... I started looking for relief. I ordered the Gallbladder Starter Kit and started taking it 3 times a day as suggested. Within a few days I had a lot of relief and within a week all the symptoms were gone. I do still take all 3 products at least once a day, and if I eat wrong or eat a lot of heavy foods, then I usually will take the 3 products twice a day, at lunch and dinner. I think that I have avoided a lot of problems by using these products to get my gallbladder and liver back into shape. Thanks for your great products and help. A satisfied customer, Barbara Thompson I live in Boise Idaho. I had my gallbladder removed 15 years ago at the age of 20. About 4 years ago I started having pain and severe digestion problems (chonic diarehea with bright yellow liquid, pain and fatigue). After 2 years, weight loss, and a bunch of expensive tests, my gastro DR did an ERCP and removed small stones and sludge. The procedure was terrible; I was kept in the hospital for days because of nausea, vomiting and fever. I do NOT want to have that procedure again. I have felt good for 2 years but I am starting to have pain again with dizziness and fatigue. I am feeling hopeful after finding your website and seeing that I am not the only one who has continued to get stones. Glad to find your website. Have been involved with Diet and Disease Prevention for over 25 years. Enjoy reading information from many sources and sharing with others. I use supplements in my counseling with a great emphasis on EFAs. Thanks for the good you do with your info online! Mary Hi Debbie Found your very useful website and have followed some of the suggestions with success in reducing finger eczema and dermatitis on my back. There must be a relationship of fat malabsorption to skin problems but I haven't found it. Have you seen any similar experience? Answer: Yes. It is quite amazing what the body can do when it's working properly. Nutritionists will often treat the liver (usually cleanses) to treat the skin. Colon cleanses can produce similar results as well. Read some of Dr. Bernard Jensen's work. S.M. I am very glad I found your website! I am 28, healthy weight and fairly active (if I have enough energy) but I have been having digestion problems for the past 3 years, getting worse very steadily. First Doc just wanted to label it IBS without tests, second was puzzled, third finally ordered a HIDA scan. And what do you know, my gallbladder only functions at 22%! I am being referred to a surgeon but surgery to me is the absolute LAST option! I would love to find recipes that are specific for gallbladder problems since I have to cook differently now! |
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