Question 1

could gallbladder diseases only happen to fat people?

Accepted Answer

Gallbladder Disease: People of all ages, races and genders can get gallstones and gallbladder disease. However, gallstone are more commonly seen in women who are in their 40's, overweight, and fertile.

Question 2

pain upper right under ribs, and a knott, fatty liver disease, can gallbladder rupture, all test clear,

Accepted Answer

YES: Untreated acute cholecystis with impacted stone  at cystic  duct can rupture occasionally , will have severe pain, temp, signs of peritonitis tests will not be normal , WBC liver function tests will be abnormal .. Hope this what you are asking.

Question 3

i have sludge in gallbladder (says ultrasound), pain and nausea if eating high fat meal, had two 15 minute pain attack do i have gallbladder disease?

Accepted Answer

Probably yes.: But your symptoms don't seem all that severe.  Consult your surgeon or GI specialist for specific recommendation regarding further treatment, including cholecystectomy.

Question 4

what is gallbladder disease?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Indigestion with upper abdominal pain and bloating after eating due to gallstones. Sometime gallbladder does not work properly and causes the same ill feelings (gallbladder dyskinesia). Inflammation & sometimes gallbladder infection can occur.

Question 5

can you die from gallbladder disease?

Accepted Answer

Very rare.: Gallstones can cause infection which could result in septic shock. Usually that could be treated with antibiotics and surgery. Cancer of the gallbladder or bile ducts is very rare. Symptomatic gallbladder disease requires attention.

Question 6

can my child get gallbladder disease?

Accepted Answer

Rarely.: Gallbladder problems in children is very rare, but not impossible.

Question 7

is gallbladder disease common in the us?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: It is safe to say that there are millions of people in the US with gallstones.  Thankfully, only about 10-20% develop symptoms;  this is best treated by surgery once symptoms begin.  As many as 500, 000-750, 000 of these operations are performed in the US yearly.

Question 8

do you know if you have gallbladder disease?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: A gallbladder attack is characterized by right- or middle upper abdominal pain (severe, pressure-like, noncramping, nonburning) that typically lasts for an hour.. Associated symptoms include nausea+/-vomiting+/-chills. The pain often radiates around into the back and/or shoulder. Attacks are often precipitated by fatty or fried food.  If you have these symptoms, an ultrasound will confirm the dx.

Question 9

can my bad diet lead to gallbladder disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Gallbladder disease occurs due to multiple factors including heredity and our high (saturated) fat/high carbohydrate western diet.  Furthermore, once gallstones develop, symptoms tend to be worse after eating high-fat foods.

Question 10

how likely is dying from gallbladder disease?

Accepted Answer

Not very high: Chance of dying from gallstones, unless you let it go untreated for many years.  Rarely, you can develop cancer of the gallbladder, which is a serious condition with high chance of dying.

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