Facts About Gallbladder Disease

Gallbladder disease is one of the main causes of digestive problems leading to hospitalization. Did you know that about 10% [average] of the population of most Western countries have gallstones? Most of these are “silent,” but about 4% of patients with stones develop symptoms every year. For about half of them, symptoms recur within 12 months. Men suffer from acute cholecystitis [cholecystitis] than women, women develop gallstones more than men [men have more kidney stones], and married women with children have gallstones than unmarried women There are many. The term “gallbladder disease” is a misnomer in a sense. This is because the liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder form the system that allows the body to digest fat, and all are likely to be involved in gallbladder problems.

Doctors usually consider health problems as symptomatic conditions that require drugs, surgeons consider health problems as knife needs, and when patients are hospitalized for abdominal discomfort, surgeons often find the gallbladder He said he was thinking of removing & # 39; being almost useless & # 39; and the patient "can live comfortably without it". But this is a ridiculously wrong idea. More than half of the people who removed the gallbladder had the same digestive problems that they had removed, so think again about removing the gallbladder, still without the gallbladder. Once it comes out, it serves a purpose like all the organs you were born in, and removing your gallbladder will affect your health to some extent. For some patients, removal of the gallbladder had a major impact on their health. For others, it was a small result.

A surgeon I talked about years ago said that gallbladder surgery was a frequent thing for young surgeons to do "increase speed" in the operating room in large hospitals. He said that as far as abdominal surgery is concerned, it is a relatively simple surgery that lasts 30-40 minutes and can gain surgical experience before proceeding to “bigger and better”. You can't wonder if the recent gallbladder surgery is really necessary. The apprentice mechanic learns to replace the spark plug and introduces the engine first before working deep inside the engine. When a plug is removed, it is common to clean it before replacing it. But again, more than half of what we buy today is made in China and will be “chucked” as soon as there are even a few defects!

What is the function of the gallbladder?

The main function of the gallbladder is to collect and concentrate bile produced by the liver that the body uses to digest fat. Think of bile a little like a dishwashing detergent. Have you ever tried to wash dishes with fat or oil with water without using dish detergent? Isn't it really effective? At least a small amount of dishwashing detergent should be sprayed into warm water and then cleaned immediately. The gallbladder makes a lot of its own type of “degreaser” called bile. Bile concentrates up to 12 times in the gallbladder than the liver [and is therefore much more effective]. Think about this. Since the gallbladder is gone, the liver must produce, store, and secrete bile. You can do this, but it is not as effective as if a small wallet called the gallbladder is not hanging sideways.

The liver makes 600-900 ml of bile every day, and anything that is not sent directly to the duodenum [beginning of the small intestine] through the main duct of the diet during the meal emulsifies the fat and into the gallbladder for storage until a smaller need Tube [branched from the main hepatic duct]. When dietary fat reaches the duodenum [most of the diet is digested and absorbed], hormones enter the circulation and stimulate the gallbladder with nerve signals to contract. This contraction is assisted by the contraction of the small intestine, inducing the small round muscles of the gallbladder, where the stored bile is sent to the duodenum where it is mixed with food from the stomach and pancreatic juice from the pancreas. Eating a fairly fatty meal [for example, fish and chips] will completely empty the gallbladder within an hour. This combination of bile and fat may feel “bad” after a fatty meal.

The bile itself is composed of water, salt, fatty acids, lecithin, cholesterol, bilirubin, and mucus, and has two main functions. The first function is to help fat absorption and digestion, and the second is to remove excess cholesterol and hemoglobin from the body from certain waste products, especially exhausted red blood cells with a life expectancy of 3 months.

Especially bile

[1] Increases the solubility of fat-soluble vitamins, fats and cholesterol, and promotes absorption.
[2] Stimulates the secretion of water by the colon and helps move its contents.
[3] A medium for the excretion of bilirubin [major bile pigment] as waste of destroyed red blood cells, other waste, pharmaceuticals and their degradation products, and other toxins.

In fact, bile salts are reabsorbed into the small intestine and re-secreted into bile after extraction by the liver. All bile salts in the body are recirculated 10-12 times a day by this so-called enterohepatic circulation. In each circulation, a small amount of bile salts enters the colon where bacteria decompose them for excretion in the stool.

Who is at highest risk for gallstones?

o Women's gender: Women are at least 2: 1 more than men.
o Family history
o Over 40
o 3 or more children
o Diet: Low calorie, low cholesterol, low fat. [Especially such a meal after a fatty meal]
o Diet: Previously it contained a lot of refined carbohydrates, alcohol, chocolate, chips, etc.
o Smoking
o History of high cholesterol
o Constipation history
o Rapid weight loss
o Obesity
o History of food allergies
o Dehydration due to water shortage
o Liver problems such as cirrhosis and past hepatitis infection
o Sensitive to penicillin antibiotics

Signs and symptoms of gallbladder problems

I have seen many women who have been on and off for years in the clinic not feeling very good in terms of digestion. Many people experience mild discomfort, indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation, diarrhea, and even “appendices full of worms”. They have had gastrointestinal symptoms for years and never realize they may be related to gallbladder problems. That's because they are interrelated with other gastrointestinal symptoms and it's too easy for doctors to say, "You are all right. There is nothing to worry about." Constipation is one of the most commonly missed complaints, and so is fart. Don't be shy here, we are all fart, some men [and many little kids] brag about it, but women do it and are generally completely embarrassed. Free Flat is most commonly seen in bed when sleeping, at night, or when waking up. This is because the intestinal position changes and gas escapes more easily from the anus with the large intestine in a horizontal position rather than a vertical position. Don't laugh, but after eating a greasy meal like fish and chips or chocolate, do you sometimes feel fat and uncomfortable and "feel irritated"? Does your partner jokes about how much you "give"? Later, gallbladder problems can occur very often.

4 F & # 39;

Have you heard about 4 f & # 39; s? As we study medicine, we learn that “fat, fertile, forty and flatulent” women are often gallbladder girls. They tend to have much gallstones or slow liver and gallbladder. Please note that the following list listed here may be related to the gallbladder, but it could be others. The first four symptoms above best indicate gallbladder problems. You don't have to have all or many symptoms to have a gallbladder problem, but the more you are on this list, the more you can see the gallbladder involved. It is recommended that you consult GP for an accurate diagnosis.

Signs and symptoms of an impending gallbladder problem [if you answered yes to the first four [with an asterisk], consult your health care professional for a more accurate diagnosis.]

• Pain or tenderness under the right thorax may be central *
• Pain between the scapula, possibly in the middle but below the scapula *
• Stool light or chalk color *
• Indigestion after eating, especially fatty or greasy food *
• History of gallstone or gallbladder removal in your family
• Weight gain after recent dyspepsia or cholecystectomy
• Frequent use of antacids
• Nausea
• dizzy
• Fullness
• Fart
• Gas burp and burp after meal
• Feeling full or not digesting food
• Diarrhea [or alternating from soft to hard]
• Constipation [or just skip the day here or there]
• Eye headache, especially right
• Bitter liquid comes out after eating, there may be a slight backflow and very subtle
• Frequent use of laxatives

In fact, the growth itself is a major risk factor for gallbladder problems, and women with a body mass index [BMI] of 30 or more are more than twice as risky as women with a BMI of 25 or less. Weight loss reduces the risk of gallstone formation, but increases gallstone formation by 15 to 25 percent during or immediately after weight loss! I have seen this with several patients over the years. They are losing weight, are experiencing digestive problems, and are proud to experience severe pain within 12 to 18 months after losing weight. In a major American heart study, women with type 2 diabetes are almost twice as likely to have gallstones in non-diabetic patients [41.8% vs. 23.1%], and the risk is the highest among the 30-59 age group I found it expensive.

If you suspect gallbladder dysfunction, always ask people these standard questions-"Did you lose weight in the last two years?" "Did you have a fat-free diet recently?" Would you like to eat a drink habitually? ”You will be surprised that the right questions will tell you what is actually wrong. And their answers can correctly point to the core of the problem. In my observation, the main factor causing gallbladder seizures and dysfunction is obesity [and rapid weight loss [eg, 1 pound per week]; a “fatless” diet is particularly bad.

Poor eating habits-especially too many fats and fried foods, too many dairy products such as alcohol, cheese and full cream milk, refined sugar and starch, high protein foods [excess], food allergies, parasites, contraceptives Long-term use pills, sedentary [couch potato] lifestyle. The Atkins diet boom, for example, caused many gallbladder problems. When these factors work, the bile that is produced in the liver and flows into the gallbladder through the bile duct can become too thick, blocking the bile duct and forming gravel and stones [90% of all gallstones are cholesterol There is a possibility of clogging the biliary system. Other causative factors include inadequate water consumption, a weak immune system [increased chance of infection in the gallbladder], and diabetes and various liver diseases.

Prevention of gallbladder problems includes obesity control, diet, proper water intake, and proper exercise. An interesting woman who wrote the famous book “Heal Your Life” in 1976, Louise Hay said that anger, aggression, and bitterness could cause gallbladder problems as to how emotions cause physical problems Have said. Keeping the immune system strong and keeping the liver and small intestine healthy is also very important. When the gallbladder problem becomes apparent, let's look at some non-medical alternatives. Let's also look at how to prevent this problem in the first way.

Food allergies

In many cases, finding and removing food allergies can prevent frequent attacks of gallbladder pain and prevent unnecessary surgical removal. In one study, avoidance of allergens alleviated symptoms in 69% of 69 patients with symptomatic gallstones or post-cholecystectomy [postoperative] syndrome [an uncontrolled study commented by Dr. Allan Gaby, USA] ]. I'm not convinced that it's just an antibody test from a food allergy perspective. try it. You might know someone who performs a muscle test or an electrical skin test. In any case, try a removal or allergy diet, it may be the answer to your problem.

For recurrent gallbladder pain-Food allergy is suspected in about 100% of patients. On average, they found that they respond to 4 or 5 foods, and eggs are generally always one of the major food allergens, according to Dr. Jonason Wright, one of the most experienced natural medicine doctors in the United States. One. Over 800,000 cholecystectomy [gallbladder surgery] is performed annually in the United States, and it costs US $ 5,000 to perform. Doing mathematics here, an effective preventive natural medicine treatment can save $ 4 billion in gallbladder conditions alone. You can imagine the number of unnecessarily performed surges in NZ each year, but it's really amazing how many people found out that they couldn't solve the problem they had with the doctor by taking the gallbladder out That is. First of all.

Other medical methods for treating gallstones in the gallbladder include attempts to crush gallstones with sonic shock waves [lithotripsy]. Of course, surgery may be necessary, such as gallbladder perforations [often from broken gangs] or non-benign tumors or cancers, for example. All this is what I call "crisis medicine" and is common in orthodox medical procedures used in hospital systems. Isn't it reasonable to prevent the condition of the gallbladder in the first place, rather than waiting for action after a disaster strikes?

How are you?

Visit Chiropractor. There may be vertebral subluxation in the middle chest. If you have back problems, the 4th thoracic vertebra may be a little “dodged”. You can see minor dislocations [misalignment] of the vertebrae [vertebral bones] or subluxation, which means biomechanical malfunction. These disorders can irritate nerve roots and blood vessels that diverge from the spinal cord between each vertebra, and if this occurs near the center of the back, it can affect the gallbladder.

Did you remove the gallbladder? -Take bile salts

Patients who have had their gallbladder removed are always advised to take bile salts [digestive enzymes]. This is because these people do not digest and absorb fat and oil properly. Always give bile salts when giving fish oil or vitamin A. Digestive enzymes are essential for people who have had their gallbladder removed, and if taken regularly, they feel better. It will improve digestion, improve the intestines, eliminate the feeling of fullness and enlarge. For patients who do not improve their diet after surgical removal of the gallbladder, removal increases the risk of colon cancer. Although some relief of some symptoms is possible after this surgery, the relief is often short-lived and the basic cause still exists. If you lose your gallbladder, the regular use of bile salts at the start of your diet will substantially include a better treatment of essential fatty acids and fat-soluble essential nutrients such as vitamins A, D, E, and K. Useful. The best way to determine if you are using enough bile salts is to monitor the stool color. If the color is lighter than normal brown, or light beige or yellow, this means that the bile flow is inadequate. More bile salts are needed because essential nutrients are not absorbed. The need for more bile salts will be greater after a meal with more fat and oil. Talk more to your naturopath here. He or she can recommend products that work well. I generally find that digestive enzymes prescribed by your naturopath are stronger and much more effective than retail [health food store] products. That is why they are classified as “practitioner-only” products. My website [see resource box] details the “practitioner-only” product.

Useful herbal supplements with complaint of liver and gallbladder: Swedish bitterness, milk thistle, chamomile, peppermint, greater celandine, gymnema, gravel root, dandelion leaves and roots, chicory, dairy, burdock, jerking bark, ginger Roots, fennel, and turmeric.

Homeopathic drugs: One of the most specific homeopathic drugs is Chelidonium 30C. This medicine is recommended for patients who complain of pain on the right side that radiates from the back and pain that radiates to the right scapular region. This is primarily considered a liver remedy, but it is equally great for gallbladder disorders.

diet

These foods, especially those that increase cholesterol saturation in bile, eliminate purified sugars and other purified carbohydrates. The problem of gallbladder generally does not occur under developed countries, but is a phenomenon in western developed countries. These health problems are called “modern civilization diseases”. Our western diet is very sophisticated, most people eat supermarket foods, and our diet is rich in refined sugar, starch and flour. Food and drinks to avoid strictly. One of the worst drinks to drink in the gallbladder problem is coffee, whether decaffeinated or not. This exacerbates symptoms by constricting the gallbladder with sugar. So sugar and coffee are not good ideas! In general, tell patients to avoid chocolate, fried foods and saturated animal fats. They say that these foods are unacceptable anyway, so listen to your body and avoid things that make you feel sick or unwell.

Gallbladder foods that have particularly positive effects include bitter foods such as beetroot, Brussels sprouts, fennel, sauerkraut, parsley, artichokes, pears, Granny Smith apples, rockets, endives, chicory, capers.

One way to prevent the accumulation of gallstones that consume a small amount of olive oil every day is to eat oil, especially extra virgin olive oil every day. This causes the gallbladder to contract and “sands” its contents daily into the small intestine, preventing sludge from accumulating and forming gallstones.

Treatment

Warm castor oil pack. All you need is 200ml of castor oil [try it at a chemist or supermarket], old pot, old cloth, old towel. Warm the old cloth in the oil pan until it warms up and squeeze it into the area of ​​the gallbladder-place it slightly in the middle right where the rib cage ends. Cover with an old towel and place a hot water bottle to add warm water and lie for 15-20 minutes. Then rub with an ice cube for 2 minutes once a week, 3 times a day. It is a particularly powerful treatment when gallstones are removed and used in combination with a flush and diet approach. Be careful of castor oil and it may get dirty.

Liver and gallbladder flush

There are many different gallbladder and liver flushes that function when there is a problem of recurrent gallbladder and the diet is usually kiwi. Here you need to work with a health professional like a naturopath. I have taught many patients on this procedure for the last 20 years, but have never experienced any problems. To be honest, there are few people who "can't pass because the gallstones are too big."

Try these recipes for "attack" of the gallbladder. If the pain doesn't go away, seek medical advice and give some tips for trying acute pain.

o Drink a tablespoon of apple cider with a glass of apple juice [warmed]. This will quickly relieve the pain.
o In a small glass, add ¼ teaspoon turmeric, ¼ teaspoon cumin, and ½ teaspoon manuka honey. Add boiling water, melt and mix, and drink when warm. Take: 3 times a day.
o Citrus tea: Drink 3 cups of tea made every day by boiling grapefruit skin in water for 20 minutes.

Recommendations to prevent future gallbladder attacks

1. Every morning, drink a “gallbladder attack flash”. Mix well in a blender with 300 ml apple juice [or diluted with water], 3 cloves of raw finely chopped garlic, 1-2 inches of raw finely chopped raw inger. This drink softens the sludge and prepares to throw trash into the gallbladder.

2. Liver and gallbladder flush. One simple flush is to drink 3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice for more than 3 days or before waking up until the stones are gone. There are other flashes, but they tend to be used only for consultation with the patient. In my opinion, this is best done by a qualified naturopath, preferably by someone who has experience in this field, rather than at home without guidance.

3. Eat 50% raw or partially steamed food and a balanced diet of fresh juices, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts / seed. This low-saturated fat, high-fiber diet is essential for the treatment of gallbladder disease. Flaxseed and olive oil are a great addition to your diet for gallstone repair and prevention. Bitter food [see below] is a great addition and will help prevent accumulation in the future. Two top foods to consume? -Lemon juice and olive oil.

4. Increasing vitamin C intake can help with gallbladder disease. Eat fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C daily to replenish vitamin C. Good sources include red pepper [red / green / yellow], berries, lemon, broccoli / green leafy vegetables. High quality vitamin C powder is recommended daily to prevent and maintain many conditions in the body.

5. Herbal detoxification products help stop and restore the attack of the gallbladder. I recommend using organic whole plant recipes. There are some excellent products available, ask your herb or naturopath.

Three tips after the gallstone has passed

o American chiropractor Dr. Dick Versendaal recommends his “carotid umbilical technique”. For best results, use 1 to 3 hours every 15 minutes [easier to do it yourself than others do it yourself]: Use your index finger to stabilize Press down the abdomen button 1-1½ inch [but avoid pain]. If you do this once a day for up to 12 weeks after the stone has been handed over, the gallbladder will greatly help.

o Firmly at least 30 seconds 1-2 times of the neurolymphatic reflex between 30 bones 3 and 4 and rib bones 4 and 5 [if you have gallbladder problems, these points may feel quite soft] The rubbing sternum, and between rib bones 5 and 6 just below the right breast nipple, is very helpful.

o Also gently hold the front fountain [the neurovascular reflex near the top of the infant's soft spot in front of the head] for at least 1 minute [without pushing or rubbing]-any of the wrist wrinkles The hand is placed on the eyebrows, the middle finger extends to the midline of the skull, and is placed on the hairline of the forehead just above the outer corner of each eye. Look for "Bid spot".