Question 1

what are some symptoms of gall bladder disease?

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Pain with food: Many patients report pain in their upper abdomen that runs along their rib margin on the right with occasional upper back pain - mostly with fatty/rich food (fried food, ice cream, even creamy salad dressing...).  In more severe cases, you can have yellow eyes, darkened urine, light colored stool that floats in the toilet...  Time to see a doc if you have some of the sx listed.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

do lymph nodes swell with gall bladder disease?

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Sometimes: This can sometimes occur, but it is not clinically significant unless there is gallbladder cancer.

Question 4

is diarrhea also a sign of gall bladder disease?

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No: Diarrhea is not a sign of gallbladder disease. Diarrhea can occur in some patients after having the gallbladder surgically removed, due to excessive bile release into the intestines. Sometimes this is temporary and resolves in time. If diarrhea is persistent, it can usually be treated by taking Cholestyramine once or twice daily. You should see your doctor to rule out other potential causes.

Question 5

can holistic doctors treat gall bladder disease?

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Yes: Gallbladder disease often responds well to holistic approaches.  Diet, herbs, acupuncture, vitamins, minerals & enzymes can help.  Many claim gallbladder flushes can help, though  this is controversial.   It is well worth trying alternatives, as the standard approach, gall bladder removal, is extreme and irreversible. If all else fails surgery can be done. See http://hbmag.Com/gallbladder-rescue/.

Question 6

what is done for gall bladder disease if i'm pregnant?

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Ask your OB and gen: Suregon, depends what you have if it is gallstones depends how bad it is and what your pain is and if your duct is totally blocked or not, often times they can do diet management, but sometimes u need surgery or you early delivery and then surgery  but you should have already discussed this with your OB and the surgeon who is treating your gall baldder problem.

Question 7

can a high sed rate be related to gall bladder disease?

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Yes, but...: ...It is a very nonspecific test, elevated whenever there is any inflammation present. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) measures how "sticky" red blood cells are. Fibrinogen is a blood protein that increases in response to just about any inflammatory reaction in the body, causing rbcs to stick together.  While the ESR could increase after a gb attack, it is too nonspecific to be useful.

Question 8

what are the different types of gall bladder disease?

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See below: Mainly two conditions can cause gallbladder problems. First and most common is gallstones causing upper abdominal discomfort & nausea. Second can be a poorly functioning gallbladder called biliary dyskinesia. Gallstones are diagnosed with ultrasound. Dyskinesia diagnosed with a nuclear scan. Gallbladder cancer is another rare condition.

Question 9

which type of diet may contribute to gall bladder disease?

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Gallbladder symptoms: Are made worse by intake of fatty or fried foods.  Also some patients are affected by dairy products.  If you have symptomatic gallstones, dietary adjustment is just a temporary fix.  Definitive treatment is surgery.

Question 10

what diet should i follow for gall bladder disease when surgery is not an option?

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Common sense: If certain foods cause right upper abdominal pain that radiates to the back, nausea and/or vomiting, then simply avoid those foods. Classically, fatty foods cause this, but over the years i've heard many patients describe a wide variety of foods that bring on symptoms. If you really have symptoms from gallstones however, there is no harm is seeing a general surgeon for a consultation to learn more.

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