Reasons to Have Gallbladder Removed

The gallbladder is the little organ in the human body that helps it to store and concentrate bile, the stuff our liver produces from the junk it cleans out of the bodies inner system. Sometimes the liquids in the gallbladder can become crystallized and cause what is called "gallstones". These stones, which are just that, little hard pieces much like stones you find on the ground, can cause inflammation, abdominal pains, and even infection.

Normally a doctor will recommend that you have your gallbladder removed if they find any signs of stones or if you are having side effects from stones. Sometimes they will just recommend that you keep a food diary to find out what foods are the cause and giving the opportunity to just try the less invasive task of a diet change.

Reasons to have your gall bladder removed would be if you have frequent or very painful stones. As mentioned above, lesser cases can usually be treated with time and a different diet. But if you are having bad pains and inflammation caused by gallstones it is usually a safe bet that you need to get it removed. After removal the body may have difficulty with certain foods, thus a diet change will still be needed.

The gallbladder can also rupture, which can lead to internal infection. This is just one more reason to get it removed if a person has been having many issues with it. A simple ultrasound at the doctor's office can discover if you have stone, infection or inflammation in your gallbladder. They will go over the health risks and the risks of surgery with you, also.

The body can function properly without the Gallbladder. Many people in the world have had theirs removed and function normally. Some people have been known to still have pain and stones even after their gallbladder is removed though. So there are health risks that should be discussed prior to making any decisions when it comes to any invasive procedure on the human body.

Sources:

http://www.mamashealth.com/organs/gallbladder.asp

http://www.gallbladderattack.com/gallbladdersurgery.shtml