Question 1

is it safe to get your gall bladder out if your pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Please ask your docs: Usually not done unless you are in bad shape as it is usually managed conservatively and then you get induced early and get the baby out safely before u have another attack and then they can do whatever they want  if the gall bladder is in bad shape then u have no choice the ideal time to have it out during preg is the early 2nd trimester but your docs should go over all the pros and cons with u.

Question 2

what are the kinds of gall bladder disease someone can get?

Accepted Answer

Several: Irritation -cholecystitis
Stones of several types -bilirubin. Cholesterol
Stasis and obstruction
Polyps
Cancers

Question 3

i was told that my gall bladder needs to be removed what will happen if i don't get it remove?

Accepted Answer

Bad Gallbladder: If you don't get it removed you will most certainly continue to have the symptoms that brought you to an evaluation in the first place . The worst case is the diseased gallbladder gets infected and you get seriously ill with infection and it has to come out emergently. This increases your risks of complications as compared to elective removal.

Question 4

how does one get stones in the gall bladder?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: But.... Diet...Diet, diet! stones form from abnormal bile composition, strongly associated with a poor diet and obesity.  It's been called the disease of the four fs: forty, female, fat and fertile.

Question 5

what type of medication for to get rid of  sludge in my gall  bladder?

Accepted Answer

Ursodiol: Sludge consists of microscopic stones.  For sludge in the gallbladder associated with vague symptoms, ursodiol can help to dissolve the microscopic stones over the course of months.  For more severe symptoms, surgery is more effective.  For infection, surgery is required.

Question 6

how normal is it for someone in there mid 20s to get a pancreatitis or gall bladder prob ?

Accepted Answer

Not often: But can happen, you need to avoid alcohol, excessive fatty meals and other dietary measures, .. see a gastroenterologist for evaluation, you can start with your primary doctor, good luck

Question 7

how do i get rid of gall bladder stones?

Accepted Answer

Cholecystectomy...: Aka, gallbladder removal.  Gallstones are made by the gallbladder and will re-form if we just remove the stones.  Thankfully, people do very well without them and they can almost-always be removed via outpatient laparoscopic surgery, returning to normal activities in 7-10 days.  If you have gallstones and are having attacks of pain, i recommend that you see a general surgeon.

Question 8

is removing the gall bladder only way to get rid of the stone permanently?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The only way to permanently remove gallstones that are causing difficulties or symptoms is surgery to remove both the gallbladder &amp; gallstones.

Question 9

is it rare to get fibromyalgia after gall bladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is rare but possible after any surgical procedure. The root cause of the fm syndrome is not known. However it is often seen after an event that causes physical or mental stress. That would include injuries, surgery, any other major illness and psychological trauma.

Question 10

how often on average do you get cramps in stomach and lower back from gall bladder?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Gall bladder disease can be treated conservatively but if symptoms are becoming more frequent or more severe then you need to follow up with your doctor. May be time to get gall bladder removed.

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