Question 1

can you live without gallbladder?

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Yes.: While the gallbladder does have some physiologic function, it is not a critical organ. Most people don't notice much difference after it is removed. The body tends to compensate well after it is removed. Of the small percentage of people that do notice any change, the consequence is usually some diarrhea with certain fatty food intake.

Question 2

where is your gallbladder?

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: In the right side of your upper abdomen, tucked in about the middle of your liver

Question 3

don't i need my gallbladder?

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No.: Since the gallbladder's function is mainly one of storage, it is not a necessary organ. Your life will go on normally without your gallbladder.

Question 4

how heavy is the gallbladder?

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See below: A normal gallbladder is about 3 to 4 inches long and about 1.5 to 2 inches wide. Normal capacity is up to 100 cc of bile so it is very light in weight.

Question 5

what causes gallbladder sludge?

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GB sludge: The higher the fat content, the more sludge...thickened bile acids you’ll have. Not quite gallstones yet but on their way to form stones. Look at the fat in your diet. Make your fat count. Impossible to eliminate fat from diet..this is unhealthy to do. Focus on a balanced low carb Mediterranean diet..has good fat like monounsaturated fat.

Question 6

what causes gallbladder attacks?

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Stones: A stone lodged in the gall bladder can be painful when the gallbladder contracts.

Question 7

what side is the gallbladder on?

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In most people: It is on the right side.

Question 8

where does the gallbladder hurt?

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Gallbladder problems: The gallbladder may cause pain on the right side of the chest (below ribs) ; near right shoulder blade as well as symptoms like nausea/ vomiting, ^ gas ; belching.

Question 9

what is a restricted gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Not aware diagnosis : I am not aware of this condition? Are you sure that this was the exact diagnosis. Oftentimes a restricted diet is recommended.

Question 10

what is a constricted gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Radiology term: You're probably having right upper quadrant pain and have had an ultrasound with these words in it. Normally, when you eat, the gall bladder squeezes bile out to help digest your meal - that's the constriction. It's good news, because that is a normal finding. If that's all it says, you don't have sludge, wall thickening, stones, or other pathology which might necessitate a surgery. No answer tho.

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