The gall bladder is a small pear-shaped organ, It lies underneath the liver in the upper right side of the abdomen, Bile is made in the liver and is stored in the gall bladder until it is needed to help the digestion of fat, and assists in the absorption of certain vitamins and minerals.
Gallbladder painGallbladder disease, including gallstones and an inflamed gallbladder, gallbladder pain is typically caused by gallstones. Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. Most cases are caused by gallstones.
Gallstones Causes - In some people, the liver produces too much cholesterol. The excess cholesterol crystallizes and then forms stones which are stored in the gallbladder or the cystic duct. Cholesterol stones are usually yellow-green and They account for about 80 percent of gallstones.
Gallstones Symptoms - Also known as biliary colic. Upper abdominal pain. abdominal bloating, recurring intolerance of fatty foods. The pain may occur one to two hours after eating but may also occur at other times — even at night. It can last about 30 minutes to several hours. gallstone attack may also cause nausea or vomiting.
The best way to treat gallstones is to prevent gallstones. Preventing gallstones is easy if you are careful about diet and exercise. One of the most effective ways to prevent gallstones is to eat less fat and cholesterol. A high-fat diet can increase the levels of cholesterol in your bile, which will eventually begin to solidify, forming gallstones.
Increased levels of physical exercise also may be an important way to reduce your risk of forming gallstones.
Increased fiber in the diet, vitamin C and caffeinated coffee may all be helpful. Researchers believe that vitamin C helps convert built-up cholesterol into bile, which is then harmlessly excreted into the intestine.
(This information is not intended to replace your doctor's advice.)
