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Q: Gallstones?
I have gallstones and will have to wait months for an operation . . .has anyone any good remedies for relieving the pain (apart from paying to have a private operation!)?
Also . . .has anyone passed a gallstone and is it possible to help this operation.
Also also . . .are there any alternative treatments which are successful for removing gallstones and has anyone any experience of these???
Grateful thanks
A: OUCH!! my brother passed a gallstone once, he said it was like a male equivalence of giving birth...ask your doctor for some pain killers for sure...good luck and remember, "pain is just an illusion..."
Q: GallStones?
when it comes to gallstones what do they do to treat it?
A: I had to have the gallbladder removed with the stones. So did my daughter - her's was a couple of years ago and she was able to do it outpatient and have only two small holes cut in her abdomen. I had mine done years ago right before they started the new method - 5 inch scar and 5 days in the hospital. It's alot easier to get it done now! Best of luck to you!!
Q: gallstones?
hi,
I am 14 years old, and my doctor suspects I have gallstones, mostly because i get upper quadrent pain for almost every meal, and my mom had them. So, tommorow i have to get 3 ultra sound scans done. But, now instead of the pain mostly being in my stomach, it now is in my back, after i eat. It really isnt that bad in my stomach now, but it kills in my under my right shoulder. Do you still think this might be gallstones, or something else?
A: i think i have gallstones too and my pain symptoms are similar to yours...im off to the doctor 2mrwz
Q: How long does it take for gallstones to develop?
I had an ultrasound 5 months ago and it was negative for gallstones. I'm having pain now that is similar to gallstones. How likely is it that a gallstone has developed since I had the ultrasound?
A: It is possible they did not detect them the first time. Gallstones take years to develop.
Mine were misdiagnosed 4 times in the ER over the course of less than a year. The pain can be confused with Acid Reflux. If a Malox-Lindane cocktail always makes the problem go away consistently, you have reflux.
Q: Is it possible for gallstones to obstruct your esophagus?
I know that in bad cases, it can obstruct your bile duct. Is it possible for the gallstones to spread as high up as your esophagus?
A: No. "Sludge" may get into your esophagus, but not gall stones. I provided a link, giving the best information I could find on the topic ------quite interesting, factual, and informative.
http://www.medicinenet.com/gallstones/page6.htm
Q: I have gallstones that I am about to have removed. How likely is it that they are affecting my liver?
I have uncontrollable itching all over my body. I noticed it is a symptom of liver disease. I also have very dark urine and light colored stools which are also symptoms. Since I know I have gallstones I 'm wondering if my liver could also now be affected.
A: The constant itching is a telltale sign of bile salts building up in your body. It's pretty common in gallbladder disease if your stones are plugging the ducts that run from the liver through the gallbladder and into the intestines. Your urine is most likely dark because your body is being forced to elimate the bile it produces through your urine instead of through your intestine (stools), this is also why the stool is unusually light. When you get your gallbladder removed,along with any stones that are blocking your bile ducts, your liver will bounce back and your symptoms will most likely disappear in short order. I hope that when you say you are about to have it removed you mean very shortly, because this blockage can make you quite ill if left untreated. If your doctor is unaware of these new symptoms you should definately call him/her ASAP. They may want to get blood and test your liver enzymes,test for infection,test your pancreas enzymes(Gallstones can also cause blockages in the pancreas which can make you really sick also), and/or move the surgery up. FYI: Signs of increasing problems/emergency are high fever, yellowing of the skin or whites of your eyes,and nausea/vomiting.
Q: what causes gallstones in unborn babies and what is the best treatment for it?
I'm 36 weeks pregnant and have been told that mu unborn baby has gallstones. Is it safe for me to remain pregnant? c section booked in for 39 weeks. I've got an ovarian cyst measuring 10cm.
A: Well, gallstones are relatively unusual in children and unborn babies,but have been noted in the following conditions:
1.neonatal cholestasis- caused by sepsis (infection), hypoxia (usually in mothers who smoke or have lung conditions like asthma),or poor maternal nutrition,or mothers with high cholesterol levels.
2.hereditary spherocytosis/sickle cell disease
These are both inherited blood disorders
3.Problems with enterohepatic (liver) circulation
Sometimes,even in the absence of these,some unborn children have gallstones.
lt is not life-threatening.Elective C-section at 39 weeks is okay.
Ultrasound can be used to break up the stones without surgrey after birth,thank God!
Wish you a safe delivery!
Q: Can having gallstones cause a mildly enlarged liver?
I'm having my gallbladder removed in a couple of weeks because I've been having attacks as the result of gallstones. Can this cause a mildly enlarged liver? During an ultrasound it showed the gallstone and a mildly enlarged liver. My doctor ordered a liver function test and everything came back fine except for a weak positive of an antibody called anti-smooth muscle tissue. I'm now worried that it could be something worse like hepatitis C. Has anyone gone through something like this?
A: No, gallstones don't cause an enlarged liver. BTW, sometimes ultrasound will overestimate the size of the liver.
A "weakly" positive, anti-smooth muscle antibody can be seen in chronic active hepatitis, cirrhosis, and mononucleosis. However, if you have any of these conditions some of your other liver function tests should be abnormal.
All the best, John H.
Q: natural remedy to rid of gallstones that work over time?
i dont want to flush them out, i am breastfeeding and do not need a shock to my system... since i have no gallbladder pain at the momment are there dietary changes that can slowly eradicate my gallstones. foods or herbs i can incorporate into my diet.
A: Lots of apple juice. The malic acid in the juice softens the stones. Add olive oil to your diet. Two tablespoons a day. If you can't take it straight, add to a salad at dinner. These two things together are the safest way since you are breastfeeding.
Q: what are gallstones and how is that different from acid reflux?
I've had a few people tell me that my mom might have gallstones instead of acid reflux. She's 45 years old and her symptoms are very bad stomach pain, back pain, feeling very hot for a while and then cold, sometimes even vomiting. How do i know what it is? I don't know what to do...we've been to many doctors! PLEASE HELP! I'm very worried about her!
A: cutie-
Gallstones and acid reflux are not the only possibilities. Gallstones form in the bladder. They are of 3 different chemicals or combinations = cholesterol, calcium carbonate, or calcium bilirubinate. The last 2 can be seen on a simple X-ray. Gallbladder attacks usually occur from 15 to 60 minutes after a fatty meal. The pain is felt in the right side of the chest, back, or up into the right shoulder.
Acid reflux happens while the strong stomach acid juice refluxes (flows backwards) from the stomach into the lower esophagus and produces a burning sensation, often after a heavy meal. It's more common in overweight people. Neither gallstones nor reflux are immediately life-threatening though a gallstone getting stuck in the bile duct can be very painful. Both might best be diagnosed by a gastroenterologist (G-I) physician. Keep trying. Some of her feelings may related to a change in life of her female hormones.
Q: How exactly is the Master Cleanse Fast supposed to get rid of gallstones?
I've read that the Master Cleanse can get rid of gallstones. Does it do it by dissolving the stones? If not, then why don't the stones just pass by themselves...even WITHOUT the master cleanse?
A: A kidney stone can be flushed because the stone may be in the urine stream. The force of the moving urine can force them out. The gallbladder does not work this way, there is no forceful flow of anything. When you eat a meal with fat, hormones signal the gallbladder to simply contract. This will empty the bile into the first part of the small intestine, through an orifice the diameter of a pencil lead. Stones will not leave the gallbladder, they can be the size of a shooting marble and some people have made jewelry out of them. So no flush will do anything only surgical procedures can remove them.
Q: How can gallstones be removed from a retracted gallbladder?
My friend was diagnosed with a gallstones and advised to undergo surgery. Her gallbladder was found to be retracted. She tried doing the flush diet to remove the stones. Should she stop the diet and gor for surgery instead?
A: Hi Temitz
Not sure what diet shes trying, but the cleansing plan at herbdoc.com helped my uncle and his gallstones. He was cleared in 6 days and hasnt had an issue in almost 4 years.
Remember if you dont change the diet and cleanse the sytstem (colon, liver, kidney cleanse) they will come back.
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.
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 both of you
Q: What causes problems with the gallbladder besides gallstones?
I have had a HIDA scan and there are not any obstructions to my bile ducts, meaning no gallstones blocking anything. So I am wondering why I would have pain. My gallbladder was only functioning 24% but no stones.
A: You don't have a gallstone, but your gallbladder is failing. The gallbladder concentrates and distributes bile created by your liver in order to digest fats. The fact that your gallbladder is only functioning at 24% means that for whatever reason (infection, inflamed, scar tissue etc) it's not distributing it properly, if at all.
Whenever you eat something, even if it's not particularly fatty, your gallbladder is going to squeeze and contract to try and get the bile out, and when it can't it's going to squeeze harder and harder, which causes the pain your experiencing. Think of it as a type of constipation. Gross, yes, but an accurate analogy.
The only sure remedy is to have it surgically removed. You can try changing your diet, but it's only a temporary fix, and your condition will worsen over time. And somewhere down the line you will start developing gallstones which involves a much more complicated, but necessary surgical procedure.
Make an appointment with a general surgeon, one that your family doctor recommends, and set a date to have it removed as soon as possible.
In the meantime stay away from citrus, spices, cheese, anything that causes gas, beef, pork, anything overly surgary, or that contains more than 4g or 5g of fat per serving, and try not to eat more than 8g of fat per meal.
Good luck and hope you get feeling better
Q: What foods are acceptable to eat when you have Gallstones?
My wife just found out she has Gallstones. She's currently 5 months pregnant and has to drastically change her diet. What I want to know is what foods would be highly recommended for someone who just loves fast food. Please take in mind that she is not overweight. Any response would be appreciated.
A: The key is to avoid fatty foods.
Normally, what happens is that the gallbladder stores bile which is used in digestion of fats. When you eat a fatty meal, the gallbladder is signaled to contract and squirt all of that bile into the intestine which helps dissolve the fats and make them more easily absorbed.
When you have stones in your gallbladder, however, things get to be more painful. When you eat a fatty meal, the gallbaldder contracts as normal but this forces the stones into the gallbladder duct - this obstruction causes the pain and nausea.
So, the trick is to keep the gallbladder from contracting which means no fats.
Often when this condition is diagnosed in pregnancy, plans are laid for the gallbladder to be removed after delivery - you might ask about this.
Good luck!
Q: Where will my liver gallstones come out of when i do a liver cleanse?
I have done a colon cleanse, currently on a parasite kill, then i will jump to a liver cleanse by Dr. Hulda Clark Ph.D., N.D.
I have heard that it hurts when guys urine gallstones, can liver stones be eliminated by the urine or by stole?
A: Gallbladder and liver excretion is through the intestines, not the bladder.
Go ahead and do the flushes, they're completely phony therapies anyway.
Read up on Dr. Clark while you're at it.
http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Cancer/clark.html