Is Gall Bladder removal the only option to treat gall bladder stone?
474132
I had a gall bladder attack several years ago. They told me it would have to be removed surgically. I reduced my fat intake (in fact I stopped eating meat, fried stuff, etc...) and drank lots of liquids for the next few weeks. I slowly increased my intake of normal foods but maintained a healthy diet. I haven't had trouble since. I can only assume it disintegrated on its own.
1032430
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!!!
830059
We're a member of a small group caregivers and patients who suffer from a rare form of cancer. We keep a database of information on the various treatments tried. One of the patients did try the gallbladder & liver flush and colon clean and passed a number of stones . . unfortunately it didn't seem to do too much good as he later died. So, I'm not sure what the benefit really is . . but I suppose if it makes you feel better  . . go for it . . but make sure you discuss it with your oncologist first.
684536
See a doctor.  They have medication to help the stone pass thru.  Surgery can also be done if that does not work.
1000268
Actually I believe what you meant was a cholecystectomy, meaning the incision for removal of the gallbladder.  Do you have kidney stones?\n\nThe doctor will make an incision in your abdomen and then insert a laparoscope (think of it as a little camera of sorts) into said incision to get a better view of your insides.  He will clip your cystic duct and then remove the gallbladder from the incision.  \n\nYou'll probably have to stay in the hospital overnight to be monitored, but other than that you should be fine.  These used to be a big deal but now with modern technological advances it should be a piece of cake for you.
545867
The most common disorder of the biliary tract (gallbladder and bile ducts) is gallstones. Why and how gallstones form is not fully understood, but it is thought that in some cases an abnormality in function causes the gallbladder to remove an excessive amount of water from the bile so that some of its constituents can no longer remain in solution. Gallstones occur very frequently in developed countries and may be associated with eating a diet that is high in fat and refined carbohydrates and low in fiber. As many as 10-20 percent of the U.S. population over the age of forty have gallstones, but only in a minority do symptoms occur. If gallstones are found by chance on an X-ray taken for some other reason it is standard practice to leave them alone if they are causing no symptoms, since the risk of developing problems is slightly less than the risk from a major operation. However, if a patient with asymptomatic gallstones is having an abdominal operation for another reason, the gallbladder may be removed at the same time. The problems that gallstones can give rise to are various and include cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder), choledocholithiasis (gallstones in the common bile duct), and cholangitis (infection of the bile ducts), pancreatitis, and gallstone ileus (obstruction of the intestines by a gallstone).\nMake sure you eat a low fat diet, lose weight and exercise. This will help prevent the need for an operation. As a nurse personally I would try the diet with the tablets you have first THEN the operation if dieting didn't help.\nGood luck
373472
There are some medications out there but ultimately you will probably have to have surgery.  Gall stone pain can sometimes mimic a heart attack.  Today the surgery for gall stones is much less evasive than it used to be.  Be sure to avoid fatty foods and change your diet as probably specified by your physician.  Gall stones are painful.  I have had my gall bladder removed.  I only have about a 1 inch scar.  Isn't modern medicine great!  lol  My thoughts are with you!
792003
Since you are not finding relief with the regular therapy with Zantac and Tums, the problem seem to be in the gall bladder. Vicky is right.  You must get your gall bladder scanned by ultrasound to see whether you have any gall stones, as that seems to be the cause.  In earlier times the gall bladder stones were detected in females of over forty but now they are being seen in early ages also (but 25 is too young for this problem).
75198
Eat too much oily foods or don't hydrate enough and you get gall stones which are extremely painful result in gallbladder removal.
1014842
Only your doctor can make that determination for you.  Lithotripsy is a common procedure where they crush the stones and you will later get rid of the remains through urination.  It does not sound like you need to have a kidney removed as this procedure is not related to removing a kidney.  However, if you have questions about your treatment then you need to consult your doctor, and bring your concerns up with him or her.
551250
I know you said you've already had you're gallbladder tested,but I am suggesting you get it tested again by a urologist.The reason behind this is because he/she can do a test involving dye injected into your gallbladder to see if it is even working.I had the same symptoms for years and had this test done,found out I had a diskenetic(none working gallbladder)that caused me a great deal of pain.I had the laproscopic surgery to have it removed and no longer have that pain.Best wishes on finding out results!
548509
Gall Bladder treatment using Beet\nFresh juice of beets, and the juices of carrot and cucumber in quantities of 100 ml each, are one of the finest cleansers of the gall-bladder. This combined juice has proved beneficial in the treatment of all disorders related to this organ, and should be taken twice daily. \n\nGall Bladder Disorder treatment using Pear\nThe pear is another excellent remedy for gall-bladder disorders. The fruit or its juice should he taken liberally by the patient with beneficial results. It exercises a special healing effect on all gall-bladder disorders, including gallstones. \n\nGall Bladder treatment using Chicory\nThe flowers, seeds, and roots of chicory or the endive plant are considered valuable in gall-bladder disorders. A decoction of about 30-60 ml of the flowers, seeds, or roots can be used three times daily with beneficial results in the treatment of these disorders. Endive or chicory juice in almost any combination promotes the secretion of bile and is, therefore, very good for both liver and gall-bladder dysfunctions. \n\nGall Bladder treatment using Dandelion\nDandelion has a beneficial effect on the gall bladder. About 125 ml each of the juices of dandelion and watercress should be taken twice daily. Combined with a vegetarian diet, without much sugar and starch, these juices help to make the gall¬bladder normal. \n\nGall Bladder treatment using Olive and Sunflower Oil\nAn oil cure has been advocated by some nature cure practitioners for the removal of gallstones. Raw, natural, unrefined vegetable oils of olive or sunflower are used. The procedure is to take 30 ml of vegetable oil, preferably olive oil, first thing in the morning and follow it immediately with 120 ml of grapefruit juice or lemon juice. This treatment should be taken every morning for several days, even weeks, if necessary.
92507
cholelithiasis is gallstones. Cholecystitis in inflamed gallbladder.
24226
First of all, is this your gallbladder stone? Or are you just trying to find out about gallbladder stones? These types of stones are nothing to mess with. My mother had gallbladder stones and she tried something called Hydrangea. It's an herb. And it helped her body remove the stone without any problem.
300643
cholangio refers to the bile duct. Cholecystectomy is removal of the gall bladder. I think that the word that you write about is misspelled, so I don't think I can tell you exactly what you mean. But I think it has something to do with gall bladder disease, especially removal of the gall bladder due to gall stones stuck in the bile duct....
65272
I had mine removed about 8 years ago.. with mine I had the most horrible pain right below my rib cage that would last for about 10-15 minutes, closes I can describe the pain is child birth. I would get "attacks" 5-10 times a day, they would come on everywhere. All I would want to do is roll up in a ball on the floor until it passed... I still get "attacks" even with my Gall Bladder removed, they call them 'Phantom Attacks' not sure what it's caused from, but mainly comes on in the morning when I have an empty stomach, not nearly as painful as the real thing though.
216368
Q. After having the gall bladder removed - what type of diet should a person be on?\n\nA. A normal diet. Special dieting is not required after the gall bladder is removed, unless a diet is necessary for other unrelated problems such as diabetes.\nQ. 1. What effects will the absence of a gall bladder have on her? (such as digestive processes, susceptibility to viruses, etc..)\n\nA. None. She won't miss her gall bladder. Yes, the gall bladder has the function of storing and concentrating bile - but that's gone once stones have formed. Removing the gall bladder will relieve her of her symptoms.\n\nQ. 2. Will she be able to eat "fatty foods" without pain after the removal of her gall bladder?\n\nA .Yes\n\nQ. 3. How will the bile be transferred to her stomach without the gall bladder?\n\nA. There is a main bile tube that carries bile from the liver to the intestine. The gall bladder is a branch from this tube, and removing it does not stop the flow of bile - just like removing a parking area by the side of a road will not affect the flow of traffic on the road.