Gallstones

What are gallstones?

The gallbladder is an organ located just below the liver. It stores digestive fluids produced by the liver. Sometimes these juices become solid and form "stones" called gallstones. According to statistics, gallstones formed in every fifth person on the planet. Women gallstone disease occurs almost twice as often as men do. This stems from the female hormone estrogen, which slow the excretion of bile.

What problems can gallstones cause?

Most people with gallstones never experience any symptoms. A person may never even know they have gallstones. However, a gallstone can leave your gallbladder and go into the passageway from your gallbladder to your intestine. If a gallstone becomes lodged in the duct, and blocks it completely, it results in pain in the right upper abdomen. You may also feel pain in your upper back. The pain usually starts suddenly and lasts for several hours. This is known as a gallbladder attack. Full or partial blockage can also cause your gallbladder is irritated and inflamed. If this happens, you usually have pain for several hours. The patient can also get a fever. Ultimately, the skin may turn a yellowish color, known as jaundice. It also may lead towards vomit or feel nauseated (Carey, 410-9).

Gall bladder

A small pouch attached to the liver. It builds up bile - a complex structure that is requiring for the processing of fat coming into our body through food. In addition, the bile is responsible for the maintenance of normal micro flora in the gut. If the bile stagnant or its composition has changed, there is a malfunction of the gallbladder and the ducts formed in its stones. Exacerbate the disease can a sedentary lifestyle, which tend to metabolic processes slow down. However, the main risk group is those who eat regularly, as well as lovers of greasy ...