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GALLBLADDER  

Never fear! Your gallbladder does not need to rock your world!

Removal of the gallbladder is one of the commonest surgical procedures that are preformed in the United States.

Everyone has heard of gallstones, but how many of you actually know what they are or what the gallbladder does? Read on.

Gallbladder pain is excruciating. Read on to find out symptoms, causes, and treatments.

Everything you need to know about the development, symptoms and treatment of gallstones.

It was 3:00 in the morning when I first had my gallbladder attack, although I didn't know it at the time. I was 33 weeks pregnant with my daughter - and I thought I was literally having a heart attack.

Gallstones are lesser known than kidney stones, but can cause the same variety of problems

We all know people who has or had gallballder problems. You probably even heard of people who have had their gallbladders removed. But have you ever wondered what its function is?

Gall bladder cancer often masks itself as other things until it is too late for effective treatment.

Liver flushing works by causing the liver (and gallbladder) to purge its contents. These contents include parasites, stagnate bile, toxins, and especially gallstones.

Turmeric extract has been reported to offer multiple health benefits including healthy skin, liver and gallbladder support and possible joint pain relief due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

According to Dr. Cabot's book, The Liver Cleansing Diet, a healthy liver is required to metabolize food properly, and cleanse your body of toxins, bacteria and chemicals. As if that isn�t enough work, it is the main fat burning organ of the body!

Many people feel that obesity is just a cosmetic disorder and therefore don't take it seriously. But the fact remains that obesity is a serious health problem that causes almost 300,000 deaths per year, second only to smoking.

There is a great emphasis being put on caloric intake. The new low-fat labels have given Americans a new license to eat. How well is your body responding to your diet?

A thirty-six-year-old construction worker withered in pain as the ambulance rushed him to the hospital. Andy's cramps were excruciating and he thought he was going to die.

Beeturia, when the urine turns red after eating beets, generally means a person is low in iron. Sometimes it is from pernicious anemia. Get some iron and eat beets again as a check up.

When a patient has porcelain gallbladder, this is as a result of much buildup of calcium and the encrustation on the gallbladder wall.

Although most of the people who suffer from gallstones are over the age of forty, they can form at any time and certain behavioral habits will make you a more likely candidate. Preventing gallstones is easy if you are careful about diet and exercise.

Normally when you have gallstones you will have to have them removed via surgery, yet if this is not a route you would enjoy taking, there are several natural remedies that will treat gallstones.

Cholecystitis is a complex condition affecting the gallbladder. This is an overview of cholecystitis, including cause, origin, symptoms and treatment.

Gallstones are often associated with a level of cholesterol in the bile that is higher than normal. Keeping all fats low is the best dietary factor in preventing this condition.

For seniors who are at-risk for developing gallstones, the use of magnesium supplements may not only prevent but also treat the gallstone risks.

Gallstones are a common medical condition in America, effecting up to 15% of the population by age 65. Learn what they are and some tips on prevention.

My story of misdiagnosed gallstones, pancreatitis, and how I survived.

How to complete a 1-day, 5-day or 21-day gallbladder flush.

Control gallstones, not with surgery, but with diet changes and herbs.

A look at the two methods of gallbladder removal.

The pain of a gallbladder attack can be so severe I would describe it like someone sticking a butcher knife in my back and right side repeatedly and so quickly, I cannot even catch a breath.

Gallstones can be severely painful and have many medical consequences. Learn how to spot them and what you can do to help yourself.

Surgeons in the United States, and most recently in France, are trying an innovative technique to remove women's gallbladders.

If the contents of bile become out of balance and one component is too strong, gall stones can form.

Are you experiencing abdominal pain that lasts anywhere from 15minutes to five hours? Or do you often feel nauseous? Always waking up in the middle of the night due to the pain in your abdomen? Adjusting your sleeping position to get the most comfortable position.

When the digestive enzymes and juices of your pancreas are blocked from leaving the organ, they can cause harm to it, with the result being a apinful afflicition.

Gall bladder diseases go beyong just gallstones. There are several problems that can occur with the gall bladder, resulting in half a million gall bladder removal surgeries each year.

Completely eliminating fat from our diet is unnecessary and unhealthy. Our bodies need a certain amount of fat each day to help move essential A, D, E, and K vitamins into the body. Fat is also needed to produce bile in the gallbladder.

The liver is an extremely important bodily organ.Cirrhosis of the liver occurs when scar tissue builds up in the place of normal liver tissue.In some cases, the Cirrhosis can be so damaging that a liver transplant is necessary.

Why You Need a Gallbladder Scan

Factors and Risks with a Gallbladder Scan

Cholecystectomy, also known as an open gallbladder surgery, is when a surgeon removes the gallbladder using one large cut in the abdominal area.

The more you understand and know about your gallbladder and what life is going to be like after it is removed the less you will have to worry about being put into my position.

A handful of surgeons from around the world have tried the procedure with no luck, however reports are coming in that French surgeons have successfully removed a woman's gallbladder through her vagina.

It has the potential to lessen the amount of pain and other side effects of the traditional surgery and it may also lessen the recovery time to as little as one day.

I could have been spared a lot of pain if my condition had been properly diagnosed the first time to the doctor's affice. Don't assume that your doctor's diagnosis is always accurate.

A brief poem capturing an unpleasant but necessary experience and what I learned from it.

Milk thistle is used for various medical uses, such as HIV treatment, lactation problems, psoriasis, liver disease, and disorders with the gallbladder.

My journey from painful migraines to being migraine free with a simple surgical solution; Removing my gall bladder!

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All surgeries have risks, and gastric bypass surgery is no exception. Some of the most common complications and risks of weight loss surgery are discussed here.

The belief that Zetia was just eliminating the absorption of the cholesterol in the cells is not necessary true. Through a series of testing it has been proven that the prescription is also helping cholesterol within the liver.

In this series "What You Need to Know" you will find out pertinent information about the medications you take.