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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 will happen to a person whose gallbladder does not release the bile?
This is bile duct obstruction. Bile accumulates in the gallbladder and it will eventually get full. One of the job's of the liver is to transport billirubin (a waste product) to the gallbladder for excretion, but if the gallbladder is backed up, then billirubin will leak into the circulation, and the person will get jaundice. The person might also have trouble digesting fats and lipids.
How many gallbladders does the typical person have in their body?
The typical person has one gallbladder in their body.
Is there a Link between gallbladder removal and primary biliary cirrhosis?
this is not an answer, but another person looking for that answer. I have a sister who had her gallbladder removed then years later developed PBC ,but her twin sister didnt have her gallbladder removed and doesnt have PBC
Why can a person live without a gallbladder?
I suggest go seeeing the doctor.
Can you eat nuts without a gallbladder?
Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet can prevent allot of medical issues with the gallbladder. If the gallbladder has been removed then the consumption of nuts needs to be kept at a minimum on account of the amount of fat the nuts contain. A person can eat nuts without a gallbladder but only in moderation.
What happens to the gallbladder during a cholecystectomy?
It is removed and disposed of by the hospital along with other potentially biohazardous waste.
How can a person be born without a gallbladder?
It is rare, but genetic mutations like this do happen sometimes.
What are the symptoms of an inflamed gallbladder?
The symptoms of an inflamed gallbladder are a lot of pain and gas built up inside the person. They will be going to use the restroom quite often to relieve themselves of the pain.
How does gallbladder disease affect a person?
Gallbladder disease often causes gallstones, pain in the abdomen, bloating and nausea. The abdominal pain is usually worse when breathing deeply and can spread to the back. In some cases gallbladder disease can also cause jaundice and fever.
Does gallbladder surgery have anything to do with your private areas?
If the surgery goes well and the surgeon has only the gallbladder to attend to, then the only thing that may need to be done to a person's "private parts" would be to have a catheter inserted.
How many ml of bile can be store in gallbladder?
The maximum volume of the gallbladder is between 30-60 ml depending on the person. Nevertheless, the gallbladder will secrete between 600-1200 ml per day so there is a fairly rapid turnover.
