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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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Appointment
  • For more information on gallbladder disease
    causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, surgery,
    and doctor consultation. Please contact our
    healthcare expert at 1 (817) 748-0200. You can
    also make an online appointment.
  • Medically Reviewed By Dr. Valeria Simone MD
  • Board-certified General Surgeon at Southlake
    General Surgery, Texas, USA.
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THANK YOU!
SOUTHLAKE GENERAL SURGERY
1545 E. Southlake Blvd, Suite 270 Southlake, TX
76092
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