Question 1

when should you go to the emergency room for possible gallbladder issues? ive had problems for months and its just getting worse

Accepted Answer

ER: Reasons to go to ER for gallbladder, fever, persistent pain, vomiting, signs of jaundice

Question 2

if you had a gallbladder problem how would you know? would you feel generally ill? normal u/s normal lft. but still get pain right upper?

Accepted Answer

Malfunction?: You certainly can have gb problems without stones.The classic presentation is RUQ pain, radiating to the back, associated with bloating and nauseas. Most common after fatty and greasy foods. If this sounds like your issues, ask your doctor about a functional test, called a hida scan with cck injection.This may help clarify your problem. Good luck.

Question 3

could gallbladder problems be a symptom of something else?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Its important to talk to your doctor about thse symptoms. He/she will do a history and physical examination, run tests and will be able to tell you what is going on and what to do to fix it.

Question 4

can gallbladder problems cause hairloss?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Gallbladder problems do not typically cause hair loss.

Question 5

can perimenopause cause gallbladder problems?

Accepted Answer

No, but: Age itself can predispose to gallbladder problems - remember the 4  f's of gallbladder disease : fat, female, fertile, and forty!

Question 6

what are signs and symptoms of gallbladder problems?

Accepted Answer

Pain on right: Your liver is on your right side below the ribs. Gallbladder is tucked under the liver. Right side abdominal pain, above the belly button is usually where it hurts with a bad gallbladder. The pain occurs after eating, especially fatty foods, can be severe. If pain lasts more than an hour or if you vomit get to your doctor. Ultrasound can diagnose.

Question 7

what are the problems having the gallbladder removed?

Accepted Answer

Benefits v. Risks: Most people do very, very well after having their gallbladder removed.  Like any operation, there are risks associated with the surgery, yet these are rare.  App. 20% may develop diarrhea after surgery, especially with fatty foods; however, this usually resolves in time.  More importantly, the pain from gallbladder attacks that prompted the need for surgery will never return.

Question 8

no spleen no gallbladder cause  problem later in life?

Accepted Answer

If you take care ,no: Removal of gall bladder will not cause any long term problem. If you don't take care spleenectomy will cause problem , sepsis by capsulated organism , like pneumocccous if vaccination is not done at scheduled intervals loss of  very efficient filter of blood

Question 9

why can't people who have had gallbladder problems use alli?

Accepted Answer

Risk of gallstones: Rapid weight loss increases the risk of gallstones.  This is likely a reason for the recommendation against orlistat (alli or xenical) for weight loss in people with gallstones.  There may be other reason also.

Question 10

is there something i can drink to avoid gallbladder problems?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Gallbladder disorders have more than one trigger, but keeping your diet reasonably low on saturated fats and triglycerides will definitely improve your chances of gallbladder health.

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