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Rupture of the gallbladder is a medical condition in which the gallbladder begins to leak or bursts. Ruptures are most commonly caused by an inflammation of the gallbladder. The most common causes are gall stones, which get stuck inside the gallbladder. Untreated, a ruptured gallbladder can result in an infection in the bloodstream (septicemia). Such an infection can be fatal.
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I have sharp pains right below my ribs i usually get this when i eat something but i don't know what The pain usually lasts 2- 230 hrs What is this and how can I make it go away?
It sounds like a gallstone or gallbladder problem. You need to go see a doctor.
Causes for sudden sharp pain under right breast?
Do your monthly breast check to see if there is a hardending in the area there. If you recently gave birth, could be a clogged milk duct. If you are pregnant could be soreness, if you are menstrating could be tenderness. Best to go to the doctor to see whats up.
Pain under ribs on right side of stomach?
There are many things that can cause pain under the right side by the ribs. It can be problems with the liver, gall bladder, appendix, Crohn's disease, hernia, acid reflux, rib injury, or other issue.
What system in the body works with the gallbladder?
GallbladderWhat system it works withThe gallbladder works with the Digestive system. Even though the food doesn't go though the gallbladder or even in it. The gallbladder still has an important part. The gallbladder holds the juices produces by the liver to help break down the food. Hope this helpsKawey8:)
Will Beau's lines on my thumbnail from an injury ever go away?
They will eventually go away as your nail grows and you trim the affected area
What do you do when you have had your gallbladder removed and are experiencing what feels like a gallbladder attack?
Go to your Primary Care Physician. Your Doctor.
How do you know if you are having trouble with your gallbladder?
I found out I had gallstones because I was suffering from excruciating upper abdominal pain. It wasnt a burning or sharp pain,it was more like a really painful gas pain and I thought it was a one time episode and I could wait it out and it would go away, which it did eventually, but it would reccur everytime I ate anything greasy or fattening. One day it was so bad I had to go to the ER and I was diagnosed with gallstones and scheduled for surgery to remove the gallstones.
What Indian groups might attack the austins colony?
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Where does bile go after it leaves the gallbladder?
The bile is stored in the gallbladder and after it leaves the gallbladder it travels to the duodenum. Bile is a very powerful antioxidant which helps in removingÊ toxins from the liver.
I have the heart attack symptoms but no heart attack. What should I do?
You should get a check-up from your doctor. Go to your nearest doctor right away.
What are symptoms of gallbladder issue.?
A gnawing pain behind your lower right ribs is the most common symptom. This may or may not be accompanied by nausea or vomiting. It tends to occur 2 or 3 hours after eating a fatty meal. The pain can last 2 or 3 hours before subsiding. Your doctor can do an ultrasound to see if you have gallstones. If the symptoms are accompanied by fever or chills, this can indicate an infection and you need to go to the emergency department right away.
What do you have if you get really shaky and have migraines?
Feeling shaky is a frequent symptom of a Migraine attack. Aborting the Migraine attack will help the symptoms to go away.
Gallstones?
DefinitionGallstones are hard, pebble-like deposits that form inside the gallbladder. Gallstones may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball.See also:Acute cholecystitisCholedocholithiasisAlternative NamesCholelithiasis; Gallbladder attack; Biliary colic; Gallstone attack; Bile calculus; Biliary calculusCauses, incidence, and risk factorsThe cause of gallstones varies. There are two main types of gallstones:Stones made out of cholesterol. Gallstones made out of cholesterol are by far the most common type. Cholesterol gallstones have nothing to do with the cholesterol levels in the blood.Stones made from too much bilirubin in the bile. Bile is a liquid made in the liver that helps the body digest fats. Bile is made up of water, cholesterol, bile salts, and other chemicals, such as bilirubin. Such stones are called pigment stones.Gallstones are more common in women, Native Americans and other ethnic groups, and people over age 40. Gallstones may also run in families.The following also make you more likely to develop gallstones:Failure of the gallbladder to empty bile properly (this is more likely to happen during pregnancy)Medical conditions that cause the liver to make too much bilirubin, such as chronic hemolytic anemia, including sickle cell anemiaLiver cirrhosisand biliary tract infections (pigmented stones)DiabetesBone marrow or solid organ transplantRapid weight loss, particularly eating a very low-calorie dietReceiving nutrition through a vein for a long period of time (intravenous feedings)SymptomsMany people with gallstones have never had any symptoms. The gallstones are often discovered when having a routine x-ray, abdominal surgery, or other medical procedure.However, if a large stone blocks either the cystic duct or common bile duct (called choledocholithiasis), you may have a cramping pain in the middle to right upper abdomen. This is known as biliary colic. The pain goes away if the stone passes into the first part of the small intestine (the duodenum).Symptoms that may occur include:Pain in the right upper or middle upper abdomen: May go away and come backMay be sharp, cramping, or dullMay spread to the back or below the right shoulder bladeOccurs within minutes of a mealFeverYellowing of skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice)Additional symptoms that may occur with this disease include:Abdominal fullnessClay-colored stoolsNausea and vomitingIt is important to see a doctor if you have symptoms of gallstones. Gallstones are found in many people with gallbladder cancer.Signs and testsTests used to detect gallstones or gallbladder inflammation include:Abdominal ultrasoundAbdominal CT scanEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)Gallbladder radionuclide scanEndoscopic ultrasoundMagnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram (PTCA)Your doctor may order the following blood tests:BilirubinLiver function testsPancreatic enzymesTreatmentSURGERYSome people have gallstones and have never had any symptoms. The gallstones may not be found until an ultrasound is done for another reason. Surgery may not be needed unless symptoms begin.In general, patients who have symptoms will need surgery either right away, or after a short period of time.In the past, open cholecystectomy(gallbladder removal) was the usual procedure for uncomplicated cases. However, this is done less often now.A technique called laparoscopic cholecystectomy is most commonly used now. This procedure uses smaller surgical cuts, which allow for a faster recovery. Patients are often sent home from the hospital on the same day as surgery, or the next morning.Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and a procedure called a sphincterotomy may be done to locate or treat gallstones in the common bile duct.MEDICATIONMedicines called chenodeoxycholic acids (CDCA) or ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA, ursodiol) may be given in pill form to dissolve cholesterol gallstones. However, they may take 2 years or longer to work, and the stones may return after treatment ends.Rarely, chemicals are passed into the gallbladder through a catheter. The chemical rapidly dissolves cholesterol stones. This treatment is not used very often, because it is difficult to perform, the chemicals can be toxic, and the gallstones may return.LITHOTRIPSYElectrohydraulic shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) of the gallbladder has also been used for selected patients who cannot have surgery. Because gallstones often come back in many patients, this treatment is not used very often anymore.Expectations (prognosis)Gallstones develop in many people without causing symptoms. The chance of symptoms or complications from gallstones is low. Nearly all patients who have gallbladder surgery do not have their symptoms return (if the symptoms were actually caused by gallstones).ComplicationsBlockage of the cystic duct or common bile duct by gallstones may cause the following problems:Acute cholecystitisCholangitisCholecystitis - chronicCholedocholithiasisPancreatitisCalling your health care providerCall for an appointment with your health care provider if you have:Pain in the right upper part of your abdomenYellowing of the skin or whites of the eyesPreventionThere is no known way to prevent gallstones. If you have gallstone symptoms, eating a low-fat diet and losing weight may help you control symptoms.ReferencesSiddiqui T. Early versus delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Am J Surg. 2008;195(1):40-47.Chari RS, Shah SA. Biliary system. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery.18th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2007:chap. 54.Afdhal N. Diseases of the gallbladder and bile ducts. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap. 159.
How long should you wait before seeing a doctor for gallbladder?
Gallbladder symptoms can come and go or be constant. You should check with your doctor to see if they can do an ultrasound of your abdomen to see if there are gallstones. If no gallstones but you are still having problems you might want to see a Gastroenterologist (GI) doctor.
Gallbladder removal - series?
Normal anatomyThe gallbladder is located in the abdomen, on the right side, underneath the liver. The gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver, and delivers it to the first part of the small intestine (duodenum), where it aids in the digestion of fat. The cystic and common bile ducts connect the gallbladder to the duodenum-bile passes through these ducts from the gallbladder to the duodenum.IndicationsGallbladder surgery is done to treat gallbladder disease. Gallbladder disease is commonly caused by the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder (cholelithiasis). Gallstones can affect different locations.Obstruction of the cystic duct leading to severe abdominal pain (biliary colic).Infection or inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis).Blockage of the biliary ducts leading to the duodenum (biliary obstruction).In each case, the gallbladder is often removed (cholecystectomy).IncisionMost gallbladder surgery today is done using laparoscopic surgical techniques, in which narrow instruments, including a camera, are introduced into the abdomen through small puncture holes. If the procedure is expected to be straightforward, laparoscopic cholecystectomy may be used. A laparoscopic camera is inserted into the abdomen near the umbilicus (navel). Instruments are inserted through 2 more small puncture holes. The gallbladder is found, the vessels and tubes are cut, and the gallbladder is removed.ProcedureIf the gallbladder is extremely inflamed, infected, or has large gallstones, the abdominal approach (open cholecystectomy) is recommended. A small incision is made just below the rib cage on the right side of the abdomen. The liver is moved to expose the gallbladder. The vessels and tubes (cystic duct and artery) to and from the gallbladder are cut and the gallbladder is removed. The tube (common bile duct) that drains the digestive fluid (bile) from the liver to the small intestine (duodenum) is examined for blockages or stones. A small flat tube may be left in for several days to drain out fluids if there is inflammation or infection.AftercareMost patients who undergo laparoscopic cholecystectomy can go home the day of surgery or the next day, and resume a normal diet and activities immediately. Most patients who undergo open cholecystectomy require 5-7 days of hospitalization, are able to resume a normal diet after one week, and normal activities after 4-6 weeks.Reviewed ByReview Date: 08/11/2011Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Why can a person live without a gallbladder?
I suggest go seeeing the doctor.
How do you defeat silver with shadow in a game called Sonic the Hedgehog?
You keep on running away until you hear him say "how about this" that means he picked up and object which leaves him vulnerable then you go and not homing attack! But a regular kick because if you do a homing attack then you don't have enough time to go away then he get you!
