How do I remove the gallstone.?
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Surgery and/or via ERCP
230799
I had the opposite problem.  My doctor kept diagnosing hiatus hernia or flare-ups caused by its scarring.  After many years of being ill on and off I visited the surgery and found my usual doctor was on holiday.  Seen by another who diagnosed impacted gall stones within two minutes.  Weeks later, gall bladder removed, never been sick since - that was ten years ago.  The test the doctor who discovered the gall problem was to push his fingers into my stomach under my lower rib cage - not sure which side, but by God it hurt.   His diagnosis was immediate quickly followed  and confirmed by ultrasound.  Fish and chips were my main culprit, followed by sausages, followed by cheese.  Cream cakes were like dynamite.   Wish you well and good luck.
15280
Sort of. I got sick again a few months after mine, and apparently it was becuz there were still a few gallstones  in my stomach somewhere. It took a long time to feel better, but still have the pain and "funny" sensation once in a great while. Depending on how long you had the problem before it was removed, it could cause scarring.
734612
I just got mine removed and boy am I sore.  I am not sure about the liver flushing but my surgeon said that the liver is ok without the gallbladder and the tube that connects to it adapts and get a little bigger to release what the gallbladder did so there should not be any problems with having it out.  I will be asking my doctor about this though when I go back for my checkup.  Thanks..
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It sounds to me like it IS your gall bladder. Tell your dr. to do a HIDA-SCAN. I had gone through about 4 mths of pain and test then finally a dr. said he wanted to do an ultrasound AND a hida-scan. I was fine on the ultra sound but the hida scan showed that when my gall bladder expanded it was fine but when it was supposed to contract back it didn't. It is a VERY painless procedure. They just push in some dye like an IV and run the test to make it expand then wait for 5 minutes and push in some more dye and see if it contracts like it supposed to. EASY TEST. The surgery is easy as well. Good Luck. OR it could be that you are just eating too fast.
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(m)\n\nTREATMENT\nIn most instances gallstones cannot be dissolved by medical treatment . The Gall Bladder must be removed along with the stones in it. People have asked me if "Gall Bladder Flush" therapy works. To my knowledge this treatment not effective and I do not recommend it. Doctors cannot ethically use or recommend any treatment unless it is known and proven to be both effective and safe in a significantly large proportion of people. \n\n\nLITHOTRIPSY: Using ultrasonic shock waves to break stones is not a currently accepted form of treatment for Gall Bladder stones. \n\n\nSURGERY: The most effective cure for gall bladder stones is surgery. The classic "old" operation required a big cut, but nowadays most people are treated by Laparoscopic Surgery. \n\n\nLAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY\nThis is currently the treatment of choice for Gall Bladder stones. The Gall Bladder and the stones are removed through small punctures. It is technically possible to remove the stones alone - but this would leave the problem gall bladder behind - which could continue to cause problems or form stones. Removing a diseased gall bladder does not cause any disability. Under normal circumstances, one would not feel the absence of the gall bladder. \n\n\nLAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY \n\n(Removal of the Gall Bladder via key-hole size punctures) \n\n\nThis operation is performed by specially trained surgeons. Special equipment is used to look inside the abdominal cavity ("stomach") with a video camera. The Gall Bladder with its stones are removed through small punctures. \n\n\nA general anaesthetic is required and one has to stay in hospital for about 72 hours. \n\n\nLaparoscopic surgery for gall bladder stones cannot be done in all cases. Some people, whose stones have moved out of the gall bladder into the bile duct may need either an open operation or an additional procedure known as an ERCP. \n\n\nIn addition, it is not technically possible to do a laparoscopic operation at all in some people because of severe inflammation or adhesions between organs. Such patients mat require an open operation. \n\n\nADVANTAGES OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY:\n1. Much less painful, only 3 to 4 stitches are needed. \n\n\n2. Only 2 to 3 days stay in hospital (as little as 1 day in some instances) \n\n\n3. The patient can eat and drink the soon after operation. There usually no need for an intravenous drip to be administered for 2 or 3 days as used to be the case after "open" cholecystectomy - the name used for the operation of removal of a gall bladder through a big cut. \n\n\n4. Normal life can be resumed in about a week. \n\n\n5. Minimal blood loss at surgery.
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I gave my husband a "Gallbladder Flush" a couple of months ago...and he has not had another attack since....\nYou need 1 liter of pure virgin olive oil, lemon juice, V-8 or pineapple juice.\n\nWhat to do:  Fast for at least 12-24 hours before the flush,( also it is best to do the flush when you don't have anywhere to be for a couple of days.)  Drink 1/4 cup of olive oil followed by 2 Tbs. of lemon juice.  Do that every 15 minutes until all the olive oil is gone.  If you feel sick at your stomach, drink a very small amount of V-8 or Pineapple juice, then continue as soon as you can.  When it is all gone, just lay down on your right side and just wait.  He had results in about 3 hours, but sometimes can take longer.\nHe had to go to the bathroom alot, and felt bad at the time, but he did pass alot of bile and gallstones.  His doctor said it was perfectly safe to do this, and he had not had any problems since.\nGood Luck
817389
It is a storage place for bile.  However, it can be problematic when gallstones form and cause pain.  When removed, the body can adapt and small amounts of bile will be stored in the liver, where it is produced.
250121
you shouldnt have to have surgery unless the gall stones are blocking the duct in the gall bladder.  if this is causing you more problems then you need to have it taken out for sure.  it is a very simple procedure, and it can be done with laser, and you will go home the same day.  dont let this go because it can make you have episodes of pancreatitis too, and that is 4x as worse as a bad gall bladder.
866868
Since all of her symptoms seem to be related to the gallstone, removing the gallbladder would seem to be the cure. However, she could have what is referred to as gallstone pancreatitis. Check for a stone in the distal CBD with ultrasound or ERCP.
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There can be two reasons, depending on the how much time ago was it removed:\n1. Can be because, if it was not long ago, your nervous terminals are still pretty sensible or the area is inflamed stimulating surrounding nervous terminals, which can cause the pain.\n2. And most probable, is that you still have gallstones (If you had the surgery for that reason) that are making damage to the biliary duct. \nGo to your doctor, and have him check that out!
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just to clear it up...there is a type of gallbladder removal surgery that enlarges the stomach. its called laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery. its becoming the most common way to remove one. they make four small incisions instead of one really big one. they inflate your stomach with gas so that they have room to get in there and work. i had mine removed in the end of 2003. i do still have a problem with a bloated stomach but its not constant. it has to do with what i eat or how much (or lack there of). if your stomach is constantly swollen i would definitely go back to the doc. i really don't think that would be a side effect. and when it comes to the stomach/digestive areas, you don't wanna play around. it really could be any number of things. and anyone out there that is dealing with digestive problems since their surgery, take my advice. do something about it. i couldn't find a doc to listen to me about mine until a few months ago. now i'm sitting here with a number of peptic ulcers that were caused by the excess acid that my stomach now has to take on itself. and trust me, this hurts! don't play when it comes to your stomach...go to the doc!!!
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Your gall bladder is not going to explode.  Think of it this way; if you have put up with an inflamed gall bladder all of this time, why would it "explode" between now and next Monday??? I've never heard of an exploding gall bladder.  Just rest and relax.  The surgery is easy; slightly uncomfortable and you're up and around in a couple of days.  Make sure you drink a lot of fluids (no carbonated drinks please!), cut down on your salt and fatty foods.  This will help you be more comfortable awaiting your surgery.  Go get a manicure and pedicure so you look awesome in the recovery room!  And RELAX!!!!  Good luck!
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If you or someone you know thinks they have the beginning to liver cirrhosis.. email me and I will send you the recipe for a wonderful liver/gallbladder cleanse that is easy and you can pick up all the ingredints at your grocery and or helath food store.. 3 days no fasting gets rid of any stones as well. JJ:)
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Your gallbladder is an intestinal organ in your upper abdomen.  It is used for storing excess bile for break up of food, medicine etc. \nYou don't have to have one to live - actually they can often cause many, many problems.  As a matter of fact, I had mine taken out just two years ago.
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laparscopic Cholecsytectomy is removal of the gall bladder without the traditional cutting open of the abdomen.  The surgeon inserts a couple of incisions in the patients belly through which he has inserts a couple of different instruments one being a tube through which CO2 can pass and inflate the abdomen along with a camera so the surgeon can see what is going on inside.  A scapel, a cauterizer and a couple of other instruments are also used.  The surgeon then uses clamps to cut the major vessels to the gall bladder off and begins to seperate the gall bladder form the liver.  The surgeon uses the cauterizer to decrease bleeding during the procedure.  After seperating the gallbaldder from the liver the surgeon slices the gall bladder open and allows the contents (usually bile and gall stones)to spill out and be suctioned out of one of the incisions.  Then the surgeon pulls the deflated gall bladder through one of the incisions and the procedure is done with the exception of a little post care  like sutures and clean up.
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Gallstones cause a lot of pain for one. You get to the point where you're afraid to eat not knowing what's going to set off the pain. Next, you end up having a lot of diarrhea, so you don't absorb your food very well. Gallstones help to digest fat. When the gallstones cause a lot of problems, you end up having to have the gallbladder removed. Not fun.