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Gallbladders and Bile
Bile is produced in the liver, stored and concentrated in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine. Bile emulsifies the lipids in fatty food and makes it easier to digest. Unfortunately, the gallbladder can develop gallstones which can be tiny grains or as big as golf balls. Some cause no trouble but others may become life threatening.
838 Questions
Is bile manufactured by the gallbladder?
It is made in the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It helps to break down large fats into smaller fats so that they can be more easily digested.
Can you get gallstones after you had your gallbladder taken out?
it is my understanding that they can't form because there is no accumulation of bile but they can cause problems later due to on being in a duct not removed. an ercp wil tell if this is the case. I've seen it a few times in the ER and, though not common nowadays, it happens.
How much water can the gallbladder hold?
More than 400 that's how many i had!!!! And there was no room for it to contract to have an attack so i would say mine had no more room and it was 5 times the size it should have been!
1 Department of Biosciences at Novum, Karolinska Institute, 141 57 Huddinge, Sweden, and Division of Molecular Genetic Epidemiology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
2 Department of Biosciences at Novum, Karolinska Institute, 141 57 Huddinge, Sweden
Correspondence to:
Correspondence to:
K Hemminki, CNT Novum, 141 57, Sweden;
kari.hemminki@cnt.ki.se
ABSTRACT
Background and aims: Familial risks in liver and biliary cancers have been assessed in small case control studies, usually based on reported, but not medically verified, cancers in family members. Thus the degree of familial clustering for these cancers remains to be established.
Methods: The nationwide Swedish Family-Cancer Database was used, covering 10.2 million individuals for the years 1961-1998 from the Swedish Cancer Registry. Liver and biliary tract cancers were identified from 1121 offspring between the ages of 0 and 66 years and 17 131 parents. Standardised incidence ratios (SIRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated for cancers in family members.
Results: All cancers in the liver and biliary system showed a familial SIR of 1.65 (95% CI 1.05-2.46). This was mainly explained by a high risk for familial gall bladder cancer (SIR 5.21 (95% CI 2.07-10.80)) and for familial primary liver cancer with hepatocellular carcinoma histology (SIR 4.69 (95% CI 1.48-11.04)). For gall bladder and hepatocellular cancer, maternal transmission appeared to be favoured. Gall bladder cancer was associated with pancreatic cancer (SIR 2.39 (95% CI 1.23-4.18)). Primary liver cancer was associated with cervical, urinary bladder, and endocrine gland tumours. Cancer in extrahepatic bile ducts was associated with ovarian cancer and that in ampulla of Vater with thyroid cancer; however, these associations may have been fortuitous.
Conclusions: This study has provided the first data on familial clustering of liver and gall bladder cancers, based on medically confirmed records. The risks were so high that heritable factors were likely to contribute, possibly modified by environmental factors. The demonstration of candidate genes would help to further characterise the familial risks.
Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; biliary tract; adenocarcinoma; pancreatic cancer; heritability
Abbreviations: HNPCC, hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer; SIR, standardised incidence ratio; SNOMED, Systematised Nomenclature of Medicine
The gallbladder is a small bag, which is placed below your liver. It is attached by passage to liver on one hand and to second part of duodenum, on other hand. Gall bladder concentrate the secretion (and excretion) from liver to the extent of 30 times. This fluid is sent to the duodenum to help the digestion when required. This is done under influence of the hormone called as cholecystokinin.
What causes discomfort after urinating?
That is a sign of a possible bladder infection, or an infectious disease. You should avoid sex with a partner until you see a doctor.
What makes the men testicle big?
There can be several reasons. See your doctor. If the swelling is due to an infection, the doctor will prescribe medication. If it is due to cancer, the earliest it is diagnosed, the better the chance of recovery.
Under which lobe of the liver is the gallbladder located?
Well, the gallbladder is attached to the liver via the hepatic duct. www.undergradanatomy.com/.../liver/default.asp
What kind of digestion occurs in the Gallbladder?
The gallbladder stores and releases bile, which helps break down fats.
When does a collapsed gall bladder need to be removed?
The gall bladder is a hollow structure that hold bile until it is needed to help digest fat. When the stomach senses that a fatty meal has been consumed it send a signal to the gall bladder to contract and expel its bile. The gall bladder being collapsed just means that it is contracted down. This could be normal or a sign of irritation.
Made in liver, Stored in gall bladder,transferred through bile duct to the food to the small intestine.
The bile produced in the liver eats the fats in the food and the enzymes produced in the pancreas breaks down the fats before the the bile eats it because the enzymes break down the fats in to smaller particles
It helps neutralize the stomach acid so it wont burn it.
as part of the digestive system, the pancreas produces enzymes that flow into the small intestine and help break down starches, proteins, and fats.
I would like the answer to this too. I have bile in my urine and have had off and for several years and did not know about until today. Liver function tests are all normal. Gallbladder ultrasound normal. CAT scans normal. So what is it from??
What role does the gallbladder play and how is it related to the liver?
The liver is connected by hepatic bile duct and the gallbladder by the cystic bile duct joining to form the common bile duct which joins with the pancreatic duct to form the ampulla of Vater, which opens into the duodenum.
Where is the bile stored and secreted from?
The bile is secreted in the liver and then stored in the gall bladder. When the pancreatic juice is secreted by the pancreas, it gets mixed with the bile juice and some intestinal juice which helps in the digestion in the intestine.
How does the gallbladder and appendix work together?
The Gallblader stores the bile produced by the liver.
Bile is made when food enters your stomach and your liver produces bile.
What happens if the size of the gallbladder increases?
There could be something wrong, and it might need to be removed.
How does bile leave the hepatocytes?
The bile produced by hepatocytes drains into canaliculi, which are small channels that take the bile to the bile ductules. These eventually merge to become the common bile duct, which opens into the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine).
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.
Which duct connects liver small intestine?
The ducts that connect the liver to the small intestine are used to deliver bile. Bile is an acid containing enzymes that can break down fats, and carry away wastes during digestion. it helps clense and clean the intestines while invloved in the breakdowns of the bugger lipids.
Hope this helps, sincerely Stefano.
Can milk thistle cure gallstones?
=== === Milk thistle Silybum marianum is a well respected herb for treating liver disorders, and preventing liver damage from toxins and poisons. It also promotes the regeneration of the liver. The word "Cure" is typically avoided when referring to natural healing techniques, as healing is thought of more as a process than a magic bullet. Milk thistle would be of great benefit to anyone who is suffering from Hep C, and has no known contra-indications. Some other herbs that benefit the liver: Bupleurum-chai hu
One of the most important herbs in Chinese medicine, it soothes Liver energy and relieves congestion when the Liver Qi is stagnated. This is especially important when one is easily frustrated or feels "stuck". It is detoxifying and anti-microbial, Bupleurum has the ability clear stagnation anywhere in the body. It is used to relieve spasms, muscle tension and menstrual irregularity.
Paeonia lactiflora-bai shao-White peony
Moistens and soothes Liver Qi Stagnation, while building and purifying blood. Peony root is a famous and highly prized anti aging longevity herb. It is an eminent woman's herb used to regulate the hormonal cycle and stabilize emotions. It relieves cramps and spasms anywhere in the body.
Cyperus rotundus-xian fu
A classic supportive herb in Chinese medicine, cyperi moves Qi in the body and spreads Liver Qi.
Eclipta prostrata-han lian cao
A rejuvinating tonic for the Liver and Kidney Yin. Protects the Liver. Eclipta cools the blood and stops bleeding such as uterine bleeding, blood in the stool, coughing up blood, nosebleed, or blood in the urine.
Rumex Crispus-Yellow dock root
A gentle, yet effective, detoxification herb, yellow dock reduces Liver congestion and clears damp heat. It is especially useful with digestive disorders clearing Large Intestine Qi stagnation and supports the proper flow of bile. In menstrual disorders, it builds blood and clears uterine blood stagnation.
Foeniculum vulgare-xiao hu xiang-Fennel Seed
Fennel is a versatile herb that spreads Liver Qi, harmonizes the stomach, relieves Large Intestine spasm & gas, supports Kidney Qi, warms the uterus, relieves coughing and stimulates the immune system.
