Question 1

what are the causes of gall stones?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: When bile chemical composition (cholesterol, calcium bilirubinate, calcium carbonate) in the gallbladder gets out of balance, gallstones can form. While its not completely clear why some develop the chemical imbalance, we do know that gallstones are more common in obese people, women (especially oral contraceptives/hormone replacement), high fat intake, diabetes, rapid weight loss - to name a few.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of gall stons?

Accepted Answer

Gallstone attack: Pain under the right rib cage, nausea and vomiting, fever and chills, and sometimes changes in the color of urine.

Question 3

can u tell me about gall blader?

Accepted Answer

Gallbladder: Your gallbladder is an organ beneath your liver which holds and concentrates bile, used for digestion/absorption of fats.  The bile duct can be obstructed by  gallstones, leading to pain and foul smelling diarrhea.  The gallbladder can be removed to reduce the risk of formation and recurring blockage.  Risks of this surgery include chronic diarrhea, pain, bleeding, infection, and blockage.

Question 4

is deposit in my gall blader harmful to my health?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: The majority of 'deposits' in your gallbladder would be sludge or stones formed by an imbalance of cholesterol in solution.  If there are no symptoms chances are this would not harm your health.  However, those stones can get stuck in the bile ducts or pass down and block the pancreas causing problems that 'harm' you.  Usually, we only take out gallbladders when they begin to cause problems.

Question 5

what are the affect from getting the gall blader remove?

Accepted Answer

Usually: just the resolution of the symptoms causing the surgery to take place initially.  Some individuals can have temporary diarrhea or an increase in flatulance but mostly this resolves with time.

Question 6

i also have gall stones?

Accepted Answer

Time to be seen : Multiple serious symptoms, cannot be dealt with online, you need to see your doctor or go to hospital, good luck

Question 7

what are some of the symtoms of gall stones?

Accepted Answer

Pain, nausea, vomit: The classic symptoms of gallbladder pain are right upper abdominal pain which radiates to the upper back or shoulder. May occur after meals or awake you from sleep. May be associated with nausea and/or vomiting. Usually crampy type pain. May be in mid upper stomach as well.

Question 8

could lecithin be used for gall stones?

Accepted Answer

IT won't help: If gallstones don't bother you, nothing needs to be done. If you're having biliary colic and fatty food intolerance, you need to have the gb removed. Lecithin will have no benefit in either situation. Good luck.

Question 9

symptom for gall blatter attack?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain: Usually has right upper quadron abdominal pain after greasy meal, but there's still has patient do not show above symptom. You should see a doctor to get a final diagnose.

Question 10

how does one develop gall stones?

Accepted Answer

Lots of reasons: The gallbladder isn't emptying well is most common. Some other things can cause it - some mechanical heart valves or some heriditary blood diseases.

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