Gallbladder Disease – Dr. Simone MD

1. GALLBLADDER DISEASE – DR. SIMONE MD SOUTHLAKE GENERAL SURGERY, TEXAS

2. OVERVIEW  Gallbladder disease is a sickness for 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. Let’s 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 gallstone leading to the bile build up. This condition further leads to necrosis or gangrene.

3. TYPES OF GALLBLADDER DISEASE  There are many types of gallbladder disease, which are as follows:  Gallstones Gallstones are hardened digestive fluid that blocks the passageways of the gallbladder and bile ducts. It can range from as small as a sand grain or large as a golf ball. Gallstones develop when the gallbladder doesn’t empty properly. Let’s 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 Acute cholecystitis is mainly happened due to gallstones. However, it might likewise be the consequence of tumors or different other ailments. Let’s explore more about Acute cholecystitis

4. TYPES OF GALLBLADDER DISEASE  Chronic cholecystitis Cholecystitis is the unexpected inflammation of the gallbladder. If an individual experience this continuous overtime for about a few months along with repeated attacks or intermittent problems with the functionality of the gallbladder 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. Let’s 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 can’t discharge, and it will further restrict bile to discharge from the liver to the small intestines. This may prompt the gallbladder to get aggravated or swollen. Let’s understand more about Choledocholithiasis.

5. TYPES OF GALLBLADDER DISEASE  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 incorporate nausea, heartburn, upper abdominal pain after meals. Having a fatty meal may trigger the symptoms in an individual. In this condition, an individual general doesn’t have gallstones in the gallbladder. For the diagnosis of Biliary dyskinesia, your doctor may prescribe for HIDA scan to measure the function of the gallbladder. Biliary dyskinesia is generally diagnosed when the gallbladder is about 40 percent or less.

6. TYPES OF GALLBLADDER DISEASE  Sclerosing cholangitis Continuous irritation and damage to the bile duct can prompt scarring. This medical condition is known as sclerosing cholangitis. But it’s obscure what precisely purposes this sickness. Almost a large portion of people with Sclerosing cholangitis don’t have symptoms. In any of the individual encounter symptoms, it may include: jaundice itching upper abdominal pain fever An estimated figure of 70-80 percent of the individuals with this condition experience ulcerative colitis. In this condition, risk of the liver cancer increases which can be treated through a liver transplant. • • • •

7. TYPES OF GALLBLADDER DISEASE  Abscess of the gallbladder When the gallbladder gets aggravated with pus this condition is known as an abscess of the gallbladder. Symptoms may incorporate abdominal pain in the upper section with fever and chills. Learn more about abscess of the gallbladder.  Acalculous gallbladder disease A gallbladder inflammation that happens without the existence of the gallstones refers to acalculous gallbladder disease. It’s a considerable chronic sickness or serious medical health condition. Symptoms of acalculous gallbladder disease are almost the same as acute cholecystitis with gallstones. Let’s explore more about Acalculous Gallbladder Disease.  Gangrene of the gallbladder If your gallbladder created insufficient blood circulation it can develop gangrene. This is a severe complication in an individual for acute cholecystitis. Learn more about the Gallbladder gangrene.

8. TYPES OF GALLBLADDER DISEASE  Gallbladder cancer Gallbladder cancer is a rare disease. However, there are various types of gallbladder cancers. These can be difficult to diagnose in the early stages and hard to treat. about gallbladder cancer.  Gallbladder polyps Gallbladder polyps wounds or development that happen inside the gallbladder. It’s typically benign with no symptoms. But it is often recommended to go for gallbladder removal surgery for polyps bigger than 1 cm. It will have higher chances of being cancerous. Let’s understand more

9. DIAGNOSIS OF THE 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), Blood Tests. • • • • •

10. TREATMENT OF THE 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. There are certain medical conditions that increase the risk of the development of gallstones, changes in lifestyle and eating habits may help individuals to deal with gallbladder disease without any symptoms. Individuals who are overweight and have diabetes increase the chances of gallstones. Maintaining a healthy weight and control diabetes may help individuals to reduce the risk. But 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.

11. TREATMENT OF THE GALLBLADDER DISEASE  Medicines for gallbladder disease treatment In the 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. Consult with your physician in case you’re experiencing problems in pain management and its symptoms at home.

12. TREATMENT OF THE GALLBLADDER DISEASE  Gallbladder Surgery Gallbladder Surgery or cholecystectomy will be prescribed to remove the gallbladder in case you’ve encountered various intervals of aggravation. recommended procedure for the treatment of gallbladder disease. Gallbladder surgery can be performed from any of the two methods: Open Surgery, in this procedure general surgeon, makes one large incision on the abdomen to remove the gallbladder and another one is Laparoscopic surgery which is also known as minimally invasive surgery in this procedure doctor makes 3-4 small incisions on the abdomen to remove the gallbladder. The patient can get a discharge from the hospital the same day after the gallbladder surgery and recovery time is also reduced also less blood loss and less scarring. Individual who has had gallbladder surgery may experience after surgery impacts such as diarrhea that might last for a few weeks. However, in few instances, it may last for about a year. In case the patient experience continuous diarrhea for about two weeks and more, contact your doctor. Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is the most

13. TREATMENT OF THE GALLBLADDER DISEASE  What are the complications of Gallbladder Disease? The gallbladder may shape a strange way, or fistula, between the gallbladder and the digestive system to help manage the liver’s bile. This is generally the difficulty of ongoing chronic inflammation identified with gallstones. There are various other complications which can include: inflammation surgical scarring intestine obstruction malignant conversion-in this a change cell goes through to turn into a cancerous tumor. an opening in the gallbladder known as perforation. Peritonitis, a bacterial infection of the abdomen • • • • • •

14. HOW TO PREVENT GALLBLADDER DISEASE?  There are many reasons that contribute to gallbladder diseases, like sex and age, which can’t be altered. An individual’s eating regime may contribute to the formation of gallstones. To prevent gallstones, it is recommended to eat fiber-rich meals and take healthy fats (Whole grains such as brown rice and whole wheat bread and healthy fats like fish and olive oil.)  Avoid meals such as sweet desserts and refined grains that include white rice, pasta, and bread, which are related to a greater risk of gallbladder disease.  If the gallbladder disease is identified and treated at the early stage, it is more uncertain critical complications will happen. It is always recommended to consult with your PCP in case you’re encountering any signs or symptoms of gallbladder disease.

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