What is the gallbladder, where is it located, and what is its function?
The gallbladder is more like a sac and is located on the lower surface of the liver on the right side of the abdomen. Its main function is to concentrate the bile juice that is secreted from the liver during the process of absorbing sodium and water. The gallbladder contracts when eating, causing its yellow fluid to aid in the digestion of food to move into the small intestine.
What are gallstones?
Gallstones are formed as a result of solid deposits of bile that are formed in the gallbladder.
The causes and sizes of these stones vary based on variable factors, some of which cannot be controlled and some of which can be controlled.
Symptoms of possible gallstones:
Nausea and vomiting
Pain in the back and right shoulder
Pain in the middle of the abdomen or below the breastbone
Pain in the upper right side of the abdomen
The causes of gallstones are due to variable factors that cannot be controlled, including:
A change in hormones
Aging
during pregnancy and childbirth
Genetic causes and hereditary factors
Variable factors that can be controlled, include:
lethargy
overweight
Lack of the most important nutrients such as vegetables and fruits in the diet
Excessive dietary fat intake
How are gallstones diagnosed?
Laboratory blood tests
Ultrasonography (ultrasound)
80% of gallstones do not cause complications or pain, but in some cases the specialist doctor may have to perform a surgical intervention in the event of possible complications, including:
cholecystitis
Exiting stones from the gallbladder and blocking the bile ducts
pancreatitis
The presence of large stones
Gallbladder Polyps
Medical history
In these cases, the specialist doctor resorts to an endoscopy of the bile ducts, which is similar to a gastroscopy. So, if you suffer from digestive problems, book your appointment now with our specialist doctors
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