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Nope! You can live without it, but it might cause some complications without it.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoA person can live without a gallbladder, though they may suffer chronic indigestion for the rest of their life.
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∙ 9y agoWhile the gallbladder does survive a digestive function, it is possible to live without it. Many people have had to have them removed due to gallstones.
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∙ 8y agoIt is not essential. It can easily be removed if it becomes a problem. The body will get along just fine without it.
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∙ 12y agoThe gall bladder is a small organ that helps the body in the digestion of fats by storing bile juice which is secreted by the liver to break the fats.
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∙ 13y agostores and concentrates bile
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How necessary is to get an ultrasound for gallbladder if the doctor recommended it?
It is necessary. She would not have recommended it if it wasn't necessary. You can ask for a second opinion. Save
Is the gallbladder a very necessary organ to have?
You can live without it. The gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver until needed in the small intestine for fat metabolism.
Why It is not possible to transplant gallbladder without liver transplant?
The gallbladder is not essential - you can live without it quite easily (like your appendix). So it is never transplanted since it is not necessary. And when having a liver transplant, the gallbladder (both the original and the transplanted) are removed. Nobody with a liver transplant has a gall-bladder.
What is the differences between the gallbladder and the liver?
The gallbladder is a organ that digest fats and concentrates bile produced by the live. The liver is the bodies cleaning system. Its main functions are detoxification, protein synthesis, and producing chemical necessary for digestion
Is it normal for surgical clips to be left in after gallbladder removal surgery?
Surgical clips are necessary when getting your gallbladder removed. When your gallbladder is removed, it leaves an opening in your common bile duct. Normally this opening is where the liver pumps bile into for storage in the gallbladder. Since you no longer have a gallbladder, if this opening was not sealed with surgical clips, your liver would essentially be pumping bile into your abdomen.
Is there an artificial gallbladder?
There is no artificial gallbladder that can act as a replacement for the human gallbladder.
What spot is your gallbladder in?
were is your gallbladder in your body
What is attached to the gallbladder?
The gallbladder is attached to the bile duct by a small tube called the cystic duct
What can cause pain in the gallbladder?
Gallstones cause pain and blockage in the gallbladder. More rarely, a person can get cancer of the gallbladder, but this is very rare.
What is your gallbladder part of?
The gallbladder is part of the digestive system.
What is the correct abbreviation for gallbladder?
The abbreviation for gallbladder is GB
What is the size of a gallbladder do you have a picture of the gallbladder?
it is 4x10 cm
