FAQ - Gallbladder Neoplasms
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What colour is the gallbladder and pancreas and liver?


I was wondering because I have to do a presentation on the pancreas, liver and gallbladder.
Thanks.
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The liver has a dark brownish-red color to it and the gallbladder is dark green. i think the pancreas is pink.  (+ info)

How would removing a gallbladder be more benifical than keeping one that somewhat works?


If a person is told that their gallbladder is not working properly, how would removing it make any pain/discomfort/issues better?
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hmmm.if you have a lot of gallstones,they can get lodged in the duct(on the way out)
that means emergency surgery.
if the gallbladder causing you pain,diarrhea and diet restrictions:no fats, no oils etc.
do you have horrible attacks of pain in the right side of abdomen?or back pain?
I had mine removed 4 yrs ago,and my digestion never been the same.
supposedly, 85-90% of people recover well, and go on with their life,like nothing happened!
Im belong to the unlucky 10-15% who is never the same again.  (+ info)

How do I take care of my gallbladder stones ?


I keep getting severe pains from my gallbladder stones , is there any way to get rid of them without needing to get my gallbladder or the stones removed , please help .
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I just had my gallbladder removed because of gallstones (June 12, 2008). After a week, I'm still sore, but I can function. My "sores" are healing nicely. You can try certain drugs to "dissolve" the stones, under the supervison of a dr. only. It sounds as if you have not been to a doctor. Depending on the severity of your pain, you may be able to live with it for awhile, but there are complications down the road if you leave them in. I really don't think it matters what kind of food you eat. It was a hit and miss with me. I can eat a Mcdonald's hamburger and be ok one day. Then next time I eat one, I have problems. The problem is that the gallstone gets "stuck" in the opening of the duct (or something along that matter) and that causes the symptoms. I'm not a doctor so don't hold me to that. If you are young, they will always suggest taking it out. But if you are old and may have complications with surgery, then they will try the other methods before surgery. By the way, you can't "pass" gallstones - they are there forever. Good luck.  (+ info)

When does side effects of gallbladder removal start?


I had my gallbladder removed 3 days ago by keyhole surgery. I heard that people get diarrhea after eating after removal. When does that side effect begin? I'm nervous about it. I'm afraid to eat or go anywhere for fear it'll happen. Thanks!
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Relax. The stories about diarrhea are because the folks eat too improperly and eat to much fat. All the gallbladder does is store bile, so when you eat something that contains fat you have a ready supply on hand to break it down for digestion. You still produce bile- that is done in the liver. What you don't have is storage. So when you eat, your liver has to produce bile on demand. If you eat more fat than it can produce in time for the digestion, you will have some go undigested. That undigested fat is irritating to the colon, and will result in gas, cramps and yes- the diarrhea. Usually of the nasty, smelly, watery and sometimes explosive variety. Now since you just had the surgery three days ago, you will still have a body in recovery. I suggest that you stick with a low to no fat diet, and eat foods on the blandish side of things for a few days. For now you will want to avoid dairy products, because surgery tends to disrupt the bacteria balance of the colon. You should eat some organic, live culture yogurt for a few days, any flavor you like, and sweetened with real sugar. That will help replenish the normal gut bacteria. Gradually ease yourself back into a full normal diet, just keep an eye on the fat totals at any one meal. Everyone has a different level of fat they can tolerate, and you will just have to experiment a little to find out what yours is. I can tell yout that indulging in a meal deal at General Kentucky Chicken will not go over well most times, but short of that nobody by your own body can tell you. If you do happen to want to indulge in a higher than usual fat meal, and can plan for it ahead of time, eat a wholegrain food, like oatmeal or whole wheat bread ahead of time. When you eat the meal, it's also a good idea to eat a wholegrain along with it. That helps absorb some of the fat that won't get digested, and helps you avoid the undesireable after effects. It won't work miracles, but it will help. Otherwise there really aren't any side effects to be concerned about. Some folks say they have trouble with things like brocolli and cauliflower, others will say they have no problems at all. I've seen it go all different ways. Honestly, there's no real reason why they should. The only thing you have to watch is the fat. People who complain about problems with diarrhea are most often the ones who tended to eat fatty foods in the first place, and try to go right back to it because they think losing the gallbladder and stones gives them free reign again. Go ahead and eat, dear. It's okay. Just watch the fat content.  (+ info)

What foods should you avoid if you have gallbladder pain?


Twice in six months, I've had attacks of gallbladder pain which my chiropractor has treated successfully. Are there certain foods you would recommend avoiding to prevent future attacks? And secondly, are there foods which are comforting to a gallbladder? I know I need to avoid high fat foods, which seems to be my trigger. I definitely want to hold on to what is mine and avoid having a cholecystectomy! Any tricks to end the pain quickly when an attack does strike? Thanks so much for your help!
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HI SweetIlene

Here are some ideas to resolve your issue.

Natural Cures

Most gallbladder surgeries can be easily avoided through nutritional and natural intervention, with emphasis on identification, avoidance, and treatment of food allergies.

Diet: Identify and avoid all foods to which you are allergic or sensitive, especially eggs, milk and dairy products, gluten, wheat and dairy products. Also reduce your saturated and overall fat intake, keeping it below 20 percent of the total foods you eat, and eliminate all processed and hydrogenated fats. But do not cut fat completely, as this can actually increase your chances of developing gallstones. Monounsaturated fats (olive oil, coconut oil) are the best fats to include in your diet.

Be sure to eat less, as well, since overeating places stress on the gallbladder. At the same time, be sure to eat breakfast, don`t skip meals, and eat a balanced and healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, legumes and other vegetarian sources of protein. Increase your intake of dietary fiber to improve bowel movements, and avoid refined carbohydrates, which can cause gallstone formation. Overall, eat less animal foods, remove processed foods and move toward a whole foods vegetarian-oriented diet. If you are overweight, lose the weight, but slowly and sensibly.

Good foods to include in your diet are black cherries, pears, beets (raw and cooked), fresh steamed and water sautéed greens such as beet tops collards, kale, plenty of steamed broccoli and cauliflower, snack on seasonal fruits, eat plain organic yogurt, as well as more raw foods in general.

Gallbladder Flush: Flushing the gallbladder of stones is a common natural cure and practice of holistic physicians. It is quite easy.

For six days do the following: Eat a whole foods diet with no animal products and no processed, refined foods. Eliminate all flour products, eat whole grains such as quinoa and brown rice. Limit dairy products to organic plain yogurt. Drink plenty of raw, fresh apple juice, and eat applesauce and organic apples as both meals and snacks. Eat fresh leafy green salads, steamed vegetables, tofu, tempeh, and vegetable soups.

On the afternoon of the seventh day, have 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil mixed with 1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice. Drink all at once and skip your evening meal. Go to bed early (no later than 10 p.m.), and sleep with your right knee tucked up to your side. In the morning, you should eliminate the gallstones, which will appear greenish yellow. Make sure your having regular bowel movements and if not be sure to do a colon cleanse first, before the GB flush. Six months to a year after your first gallbladder flush, you should repeat the process.

The protocol just described is a very gentle non-invasive gallbladder flush. See Cleansing and Detoxification for a more advanced detailed protocol.

Herbs: Combine the tinctures of wild yam, fringetree bark, milk thistle, and balmony in equal parts and take one teaspoon of this mixture three times a day. An infusion of chamomile or lemon balm can also be taken regularly throughout the day.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments.

Juice Therapy: The following juice combinations can help improve gallbladder health: carrot, beet, cucumber, radish, and fresh dandelion roots, with a clove of garlic; or grape, pear, grapefruit, and lemon.

Lifestyle: Choose non-toxic cleaning supplies and personal body care products.

Nutritional Supplementation: The following supplements can help relieve gallbladder symptoms: digestive enzymes with each meal, vitamin B-complex, vitamin C, choline, inositol, lipotrophic factors, alfalfa tablets, acidophilus, lecithin, and the amino acid, L-taurine. Peppermint oil sipped in water throughout the meal can also be helpful.

Topical Treatment: Castor oil packs placed over the gallbladder can speed relief of symptoms.

Alternative Professional Care
If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating gallstones and gallbladder disorders: Acupuncture, Detoxification Therapy, Environmental Medicine, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Neural Therapy, and Osteopathy

Cause
Toxins overloading into your system from chemicals, additives, processed and junk foods, as well as excessive saturated animal fat in the diet, contribute to gallbladder problems. If the liver becomes overloaded with excess saturated fats, the gallbladder gets stressed and inflamed. This excess of saturated fats become cholesterol deposits and when enough have formed, they crystallize with the bile to form gallstones.

Women get gallstones four times as frequently as men, especially women over 40 years old who are fair-skinned, and overweight. Twenty percent of adults over 65 years of age get gallstones that create problems and pain. Over half a million surgeries are performed each year to remove gallbladders due to gallbladder disorders, the most common being gallstones. And this can be easily be avoided by cleansing the body of toxins.

Constipation, food allergies (especially to milk products and eggs), digestive disorders (especially caused by a deficiency of hydrochloric acid), intestinal diseases, an excessively low-fiber diet, dental disturbances, parasites, rapid weight loss, and stress can all cause or contribute to gall stones and other gallbladder disorders. For lasting relief of symptoms, all of these factors must be addressed if they are present.

Best of health to you  (+ info)

What is the worse case scenario for a failing gallbladder?


I have read that if you have gall stones eventually the gallbladder will burst if you don't get it out.
What happens if you have a failing gallbladder and you don't get it taken out? I can't imagine it would burst. Would it just back up into the pancreas also?
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I'm pretty sure that worst case scenario is death. Don't mess with it.  (+ info)

What effects do you have after gallbladder surgery?


I had my gallbladder out nearly two weeks ago. I have got a lot of bloating and pain especially around my chest and breasts. I was also sick today. I wondered if this was to do with the op or something else.
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First off, you will have a lot of gas for a while, but it should go away soon. That's just from them using that gas to blow your stomach up. Most of my gas pain was in my shoulder and I've heard several other people say the same.

My surgeon told me that I shouldn't have to change any eating habits after surgery, but to lay off greasy or fatty foods until fully recuperated. I have spoken to some people who said that if they eat something that their body doesn't agree w/ now that they don't have a gallbladder then they have a problem w/ explosive diarrhea. I have not had any bad episodes, but I have noticed that I do have more frequent bowel movements than before.

HOWEVER...you know your body better than anyone else. If you are having symptoms that concern you, contact your surgeon's office and ask them about it. By now you should've gone back in for a follow-up. Did your surgeon have any concerns???  (+ info)

What is the process of having gallbladder surgery?


I just found out that my gallbladder is full of gallstones and that it will require surgery to fix. My question is this: what is the process from the time I arrive at the hospital for the pre-op to the recovery afterward? I have heard with the general anesthesia, you have to have a breathing tube. Does anyone know if that will be the case? Also, how about IV's? I am new to all of this and any help would be appreciated! Thank you!
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I had my gallbladder taken out two months ago. Here is what my process was. Surgery was scheduled for 8 am, told to arrive at 6 am. Got there, checked in to outpatient surgery. Then did the registration process with all the paperwork. Then taken to pre-op. Changed into gown and socks. IV was started, just to help with fluids during surgery. Talked with several people during this time: nurses, nurse anesthetist, anesthesiologist, and my surgeon. At about 745 they took me by wheelchair to the OR. Got on the table, nurse said she was going to give me some meds to help relax me, and then I don't remember anything until waking up afterwards. I know there was tube in my throat because they told me and my throat was sore afterwards (plus tube is required for all general anesthesia). Woke up in recovery (clock said just before 9), have heart rate monitored and they take care of the pain. About 1/2 hour later, once fully awake, taken to post op. Post op for me was a recliner because it was outpatient. Was in post op, they gave me water and crackers and pain meds (!!!). Nurse looks at your incisions (there are four small ones if laparascopic). I was supposed to go home at 1130, but I was still in pain. I ended up going home at about 1. I walked out of the hospital on my own (well my nurse and parents with me). Layed on the couch the rest of the day. Surgery was on Thursday, was back at school for clinical on Tuesday. I have not had any problems since, all my pain and other symptoms are gone (YAY!!).

Only problem I had was reactions to the pain killers, which is rare. And I ended up reacting to two different ones.

Just remember to eat light after surgery, stay on schedule with pain meds, and take it easy for a day or two.

Easiest thing I have ever done.  (+ info)

What are the long-term effects of getting my gallbladder removed?


Apart from knowing the long term effects, can you tell me your personal experiences. I'm 20 years and I was told that removing my gallbladder was elective but the gallbladder attacks will continue, so I'm planning on getting removed. I'm a bit nervous since I'm young.
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You'll have to watch your diet as the gallbladder plays a part in digestion, and the bile excretion will not be as regulated once it's removed which can cause diarrhea soon after consumption of food and alcohol. Excessive bile in the colon can also lead to increased risk of colon cancer.  (+ info)

Can a gallbladder still show up normal in an ultrasound when symptoms are present?


14 year old kid had ultrasound, gallbladder seems fine, but she is still having symptoms that point to it not being normal.
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Yes, because it may not be gallstones, but the Gallbladder itself may be diseased or on longer functioning properly. Has the person had a HIDA scan done? A HIDA scan is basically a test that will simulate how the gallbladder functions after eating a fatty meal. I had both an ultrasound and and HIDA scan that were normal, but became very ill during the HIDA scan, so I had my gallbladder removed. I feel great now, and I do not regret having it removed at all. I've had no complications or problems ever since.

Some people will regale you with horror stories and reasons why a person shouldn't have it removed. But please remember that every person is different, and if the gallbladder is infected, there could be serious complications. In my case, it just wasn't working properly and eating a special diet wasn't an option for me, as I could only have water and Jell-o to avoid being ill. Good luck, and don't be afraid to ask if you have any questions for me.

P.S. - Another person had posted a message stating that "everyone has gallstones". I have never heard of this before, and I don't think that statement is true.  (+ info)

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