Gallbladder Disease – Dr. Simone MD

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GALLBLADDER DISEASE

• By Dr. Valeria Simone MD
• (Southlake General Surgery, Texas, USA)

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Overview

• Gallbladder disease is a sickness caused by many
  kinds of conditions that can influence the
  gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small,
  pear-shaped organ located under the liver that
  helps store bile developed by the liver and
  passes the bile to the small intestines to
  process the fats. Lets explore more about
  the gallbladder.
• Most gallbladder disease happens due to
  inflammation. Inflammation of the gallbladder
  walls refers to cholecystitis. This irritation
  mainly happens because of obstruction of the bile
  duct due to gallstones leading to bile buildup.
  This condition further leads to necrosis or
  gangrene.

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Types of gallbladder disease

• There are many types of gallbladder disease,
  which are as follows
• Gallstones
• Gallstones are hardened digestive fluids that
  block the passageways of the gallbladder and bile
  ducts. It can range from as small as a sand grain
  to as large as a golf ball. Gallstones develop
  when the gallbladder doesnt empty properly.
  Lets explore more about the Gallstones.
• Cholecystitis
• Cholecystitis is the most widely recognized sort
  of gallbladder disease. It introduces itself as
  either an acute or chronic aggravation of the
  gallbladder.
• Acute cholecystitis
• Gallstones are the primary cause of acute
  cholecystitis. However, it might likewise be the
  consequence of tumors or other ailments. Lets
  explore more about Acute cholecystitis.

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• Chronic cholecystitis
• Cholecystitis is an unexpected inflammation of
  the gallbladder. If an individual experiences
  this continuous overtime for about a few months
  along with repeated attacks or intermittent
  problems with the functionality of the
  gallbladder, this refers to chronic
  cholecystitis.
• After numerous outbreaks of acute cholecystitis,
  your gallbladder can recoil and lose its
  functionality to store and deliver bile. The
  patient may experience vomiting, nausea,
  and abdominal pain. Laparoscopic gallbladder
  removal surgery is recommended for the treatment
  of chronic cholecystitis. Lets explore more
  about chronic cholecystitis.
• Choledocholithiasis
• Gallstones may get stuck in the bile ducts or in
  the neck of the gallbladder. Once the gallbladder
  is connected in this form, bile cant discharge,
  and it will further restrict bile discharge from
  the liver to the small intestines. This may
  prompt the gallbladder to get aggravated or
  swollen. Lets understand more about Choledocholit
  hiasis.
• Biliary dyskinesia
• Biliary dyskinesia is a condition of the
  gallbladder when its function is lower than
  normal. This condition generally occurs when an
  individual has continuous gallbladder
  aggravation.
• Symptoms of biliary dyskinesia can include
  nausea, heartburn, and upper abdominal pain after
  meals. Having a fatty meal may trigger the
  symptoms in an individual. In this condition, an
  individual generally doesnt have gallstones in
  the gallbladder.
• For the diagnosis of biliary dyskinesia, your
  doctor may prescribe a HIDA scan to measure the
  function of the gallbladder. Biliary dyskinesia
  is generally diagnosed when the gallbladder is
  about 40 percent or less.

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• Sclerosing cholangitis
• Continuous irritation and damage to the bile duct
  can prompt scarring. This medical condition is
  known as sclerosing cholangitis. But its obscure
  what precisely this sickness is.
• Almost a large portion of people with Sclerosing
  cholangitis dont have symptoms. If an individual
  encounters symptoms, they may include
• jaundice
• itching
• upper abdominal pain
• fever
• An estimated 7080 percent of the individuals
  with this condition experience ulcerative
  colitis. In this condition, the risk of liver
  cancer increases, which can be treated through a
  liver transplant.
• Abscess of the gallbladder
• When the gallbladder gets aggravated with pus,
  this condition is known as an abscess of the
  gallbladder. Symptoms may include abdominal pain
  in the upper section, fever, and chills. Learn
  more about abscess of the gallbladder.

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• Acalculous gallbladder disease
• A gallbladder inflammation that happens without
  the existence of gallstones refers to acalculous
  gallbladder disease. Its a considerable chronic
  illness or serious medical health condition. The
  symptoms of acalculous gallbladder disease are
  almost the same as those of acute cholecystitis
  with gallstones. Lets explore more
  about Acalculous Gallbladder Disease.
• Gangrene of the gallbladder
• If your gallbladder creates insufficient blood
  circulation, it can develop gangrene. This is a
  severe complication for an individual with acute
  cholecystitis. Learn more about the Gallbladder
  gangrene.
• Gallbladder cancer
• Gallbladder cancer is a rare disease. However,
  there are various types of gallbladder cancer.
  These can be difficult to diagnose in the early
  stages and hard to treat. Lets understand more
  about gallbladder cancer.
• Gallbladder polyps
• Gallbladder polyps are wounds or developments
  that happen inside the gallbladder. Its
  typically benign with no symptoms. However, it is
  often recommended to go for gallbladder removal
  surgery for polyps bigger than 1 cm. It will have
  a higher chance of being cancerous.

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Diagnosis of gallbladder disease

• To diagnose gallbladder disease your doctor may
  prescribe the following tests
• Detailed medical history.
• Physical exam
• Chest and abdominal X-ray
• Ultrasound and HIDA scan
• Other tests CT scan, MRI scan, Endoscopic
  retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and
  Blood Tests.

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Treatment of gallbladder disease

• Treatment of the gallbladder disease at Southlake
  General Surgery, Texas, as explained by the
  board-certified, experienced general surgeon Dr.
  Valeria Simone MD.
• Changes in lifestyle and eating habits.
• Certain medical conditions increase the risk of
  the development of gallstones, and changes in
  lifestyle and eating habits may help individuals
  deal with gallbladder disease without any
  symptoms. Individuals who are overweight and have
  diabetes increase their chances of having
  gallstones. Maintaining a healthy weight and
  controlling diabetes may help individuals reduce
  the risk.
• However, drastic changes in weight or weight loss
  can lead to gallstone development. Speak to your
  physician about a healthy diet and exercise to
  maintain good health.
• Medicines for gallbladder disease treatment
• In its initial state, gallbladder disease is
  treated with pain medicines. At times, pain is
  serious, and your doctor prescribes the
  medication.
• Over-the-counter medicines such as Aleve and
  Advil might not be taken as frequently since
  there is a higher risk of nausea and vomiting. In
  the circumstances of dehydration, the patient may
  experience kidney problems.
• Please consult with your physician if youre
  experiencing problems with pain management and
  its symptoms at home.

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• Gallbladder Surgery
• Gallbladder Surgery, or cholecystectomy, will be
  prescribed to remove the gallbladder in case
  youve encountered various intervals of
  aggravation. Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is
  the most recommended procedure for the treatment
  of gallbladder disease. Gallbladder surgery can
  be performed using any of the two methods
• Open Surgery In this procedure, the general
  surgeon makes one large incision on the abdomen
  to remove the gallbladder.
• Laparoscopic surgery, which is also known as
  minimally invasive surgery, is a procedure in
  which the doctor makes 34 small incisions in the
  abdomen to remove the gallbladder. The patient
  can get discharged from the hospital the same day
  after the gallbladder surgery and recovery
  time is also reduced, resulting in less blood
  loss and less scarring.
• Lets explore more Gallbladder Disease Dr.
  Simone MD - Southlake General Surgery

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• Medically Reviewed By Dr. Valeria Simone MD
• Board-certified General Surgeon at Southlake
  General Surgery, Texas, USA.
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