What is the Gallbladder and What Are Reasons to Have it Removed
There are various diseases that could results in the removal of the gallbladder. The human body can function normally without the gallbladder.
Cholecystitis: either acute (sudden) or chronic (ongoing)Cholecystitis also known as Billary Colic is caused by stones becoming lodged in the gallbladder or the ducts and causing inflammation. Due to the lodging of gallstones a bacterial infection can develop. Cholecystitis is simply gallbladder inflammation.
Gallstones: This is known as one of the most common disorders of the bile ducts and gallbladder. Its gallstones have no symptoms they are commonly left alone and the gallbladder is only removed when the gallstones prove be symptomatic. Gallstones can be caused by having higher levers of bilirubin in the blood these types of stones are called pigment stones. The second stones and most common stones are made up of cholesterol and have nothing to do with blood cholesterol levels.
Gallbladder Polyps: While gallbladder polyps are often benign they can turn cancerous. When a patient is older than 50 with a polyp that is larger than centimeter the chances of cancer increase. If the patient is older the gallbladder may be removed to avoid the risk of cancer.
Biliary Dyskinesia: this disorder involves the gallbladders ability to squeeze out the bile. When the gallbladder is unable to function normally it can cause upper abdominal pain without gallstones. Once the gallbladder is removed the symptoms of pain are relieved.
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Dr. Jason H. Frost: Reasons for Gallbladder Removal
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