why do doctors say that the gallbladder is an useless organ and wont have any effect if removed, but people are experiencing lots of problems after?

Question

Do i need my gallbladder removed? Gi doctor says yes. I had an ultrasound saying that I have stones, distention, wall thickening, and a 0.6cm polyp.

Answer 1

Not essential: Gallbladder is useful but not essential to live. There are digestive issues without it.

Answer 2

Not true: Most people never have problems after gallbladder removal. Any post laparoscopic surgery pain resolves after a few days. A minority of patients have colicky pain for a few weeks after gallbladder removal, but even this pain also resolves after a few weeks when the body adjusts. Gallbladder is not really a useless organ, but it is a vestigial organ, much like the appendix.

Answer 3

Usually stones.: The gallbladder is most commonly removed because of gallstones, but it may also be removed if the gallbladder is inflamed or infected. Gallbladder removal will relieve pain, treat infection and - in most cases - stop gallstones from coming back. The risks of not having surgery are the possibilities of worsening symptoms, infection and gangrene of the gallbladder.

Answer 4

When it is diseased: When it is diseased or not functioning properly.N you will have pain in your rt. Upper abdomin.

Answer 5

Consult your doctor: Nine millimeter gallbladder wall appears unusally thick. Pathology examination may be needed to determine the nature of your gallbladder condition.

Answer 6

9 mm?: Do you mean 9 millimeters? If so the gallbladder should be removed as it is likely chronically inflamed. Top normal size in a contracted gallbladder is 7 mm, the size can vary depending on how recently you have eaten, but 9 mm is definitely abnormal. See a surgeon for evaluation.

Answer 7

Depends on SX!: Having gotten a hida scan of the gall bladder. But I am not a "numbers" person. If symptoms suggest gb disease, i would favor removal.

Answer 8

Probably: If you are having typical biliary symptoms, such as right upper quadrant pain, bloating, nausea, and possibly back pain, which are made worse by eating fatty, greasy foods, you should probably proceed with laparoscopic surgery. However, if you're not having symptoms surgery is not necessary at this time. Classically, gb ejection fraction of 35% or less is definitive of gb malfunction.

Answer 9

Not a must: I don't know how you know that gall bladder is working 37 %.?If you have no stones , no sludge and no pain i would wait and watch.

Answer 10

Symptoms?: Are you having any symptoms ? I assume you had pain if they ordered an image of your gallbladder. It depends on how severe , how frequent your attacks are Some manage with diet, weight loss etc. others have surgery to have it removed. If you are not having symptoms you can probably just watch it. May want to repeat image in 6 months to ensure it looks normal.

Answer 11

Think twice: If it has no stones, then i'd not rush to have it removed, as there is no guarantee you will feel better after its removal. Some actually feel worse. There are some that improve, but that depends on your symptoms. I find that diet (staying away from greasy, fried foods) can control lots of symptoms.

Answer 12

Biliary dyskinesia: There is significant controversy regarding the use of cholecystokinin stimulated gallbladder contraction (ejection fraction). This test is done when patients have possible gallbladder symptoms but without the typical stones. Cholecystectomy is associated with improvement in symptoms after surgery, but a high rate of improvement is also seen in patients that are treated medically. Talk with GI md.

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