Gallbladder stones

Gallbladder stones:

Cholelithiasis is the medical name for hard deposits (gallstones) that may form in the gallbladder. Cholelithiasis is common in the United States population. Six percent of adult men and 10% of adult women are affected.

Gallstone Types

The two main kinds of gallstones are:

• Cholesterol stones. These are usually yellow-green. They're the most common, making up 80% of gallstones.
• Pigment stones. These are smaller and darker. They're made of bilirubin

Causes of Gallstones-

Doctors aren’t sure exactly what causes gallstones, but they might happen when:

• There’s too much cholesterol in your bile. Your body needs bile for digestion. It usually dissolves cholesterol. But when it can’t do that, the extra cholesterol might form stones.
• There’s too much bilirubin in your bile. Conditions like cirrhosis, infections, and blood disorders can cause your liver to make too much bilirubin.
• Your gallbladder doesn’t empty all the way. This can make your bile very concentrated.

1. Formation of Gallstones

-Cholesterol Gallstones

2. High fat diets-imbalance between cholesterol and bile acids in bile.

-Cholesterol solidifies into gallstones

3. Low fat diets-gallbladder not used frequently.

-Cholesterol has more time to solidify

4. Pigment Gallstones = Calcium + Bilirubin

Gallbladder stones

Gallstone Risk Factors-

You're more likely to get gallstones if you:

• Have a family history of them
• Are a woman
• Are over age 40
• Are of Native American or Mexican descent
• Are obese
• Have a diet high in fat and cholesterol but low in fiber
• Don’t get much exercise
• Oral contraceptives
• Use birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy
• Pregnant
• Have diabetes
• Have an intestinal disease like Crohn’s
• Have hemolytic anemia or cirrhosis of the liver
• Lose a lot of weight in a short time

Signs and Symptoms of Gallstones-

1. Pain in your upper belly, often on the right, just under your ribs
2. Pain in your right shoulder or back
3. An upset stomach
4. Vomiting
5. Other digestive problems, including indigestion, heartburn, and gas
6. Belly pain that lasts several hours
7. Fever and chills
8. Yellow skin or eyes
9. Dark urine and light-colored poop

Gallstone Diagnosis-

Your doctor will do a physical exam and might order tests including:

1. Blood tests. These check for signs of infection or blockage, and rule out other conditions.
2. Ultrasound. This makes images of the inside of your body.
3. CT scan. Specialized X-rays let your doctor see inside your body, including your gallbladder.
4. Endoscopic ultrasound. This test combines ultrasound and endoscopy to look for gallstones

Cholelithiasis Diagnostic Test-

1. Ultrasound-best way to dx; 90-95% effective.

2. Serum studies- liver function test and serum amylase
3. Cholangiogram
4. Gallbladder X-ray test

Complications of Gallstones-

-Gallbladder inflammation (acute cholecystitis). 
-Blocked bile ducts. 
-Infected bile ducts (acute cholangitis). A blocked duct is more likely to get infected. 
-Sepsis. If the bacteria spread to your bloodstream, they can cause a dangerous condition called sepsis.
-Gallbladder cancer. It’s rare, but gallstones raise your risk of this kind of cancer.

1. Acute cholecystitis
2. Chronic cholecystitis
3. Choledocholithiasis
4. Acute cholangitis
5. Acute pancreatitis
6. Empyema in gallbladder
7. Obstructive jaundice
8. Choledochoduodenal fistula
9. Gallbladder perforation

Preventing Gallstones-

Some lifestyle changes might lower your risk of gallstones.
Eat a healthy diet that's high in fiber and good fats, like fish oil and olive oil. Avoid refined carbs, sugar, and unhealthy fats.
Get regular exercise. Aim for at least 30 minutes, 5 days a week.
Avoid diets that make you lose a lot of weight in a short time.
If you’re a woman at high risk of gallstones (for example, because of your family history or another health condition), talk to your doctor about whether you should avoid the use of hormonal birth control.

Top Homeopathic Remedies for Gall Stones-

1. Chelidonium: Best Remedy for Gall Stones with Pain
2. Lycopodium: For Gall Stones with Gastric Symptoms
3. Calcarea Carb: For Gall Stones in Obese Patients
4. Carduus Marianus: For Inflamed Gall Bladder
5. Phosphorus: For Gall Stones with Sour Belching, Vomiting
6. Natrum sulphuricum: chronic diarrhea, gall stone pain, asthma, depression, obesity, 
7. Nux vomica: If a patient suffers from nausea, colic pains, spasmodic pains, heartburn and acidity, 


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