Can your gallblader erupt or burst?
953586
Yes it can if its badly infected...;
107038
gallbaldder, pancreatitis, try these out and see what the doc says
542155
I also had gallbladder surgery.The surgeon said the reason i had such a large cut was because they had to make sure there were no gallstones trapped between where the gallbladder was & down toward my stomach.They found no trapped stones but the surgeon said it happens.If your surgeon didn't explore for furthur stones you should talk to your doctor.They can find any stones that were left,if that is the case.Wish i could help more.Hope it turns out ok.I remember how bad the attacks hurt!!
268769
I had my gallbladder removed back in 2004 and had problems with having to go the restroom IMMEDIATELY after eating anything. It got to the point where I never wanted to go out and eat. I would also get very sick to my stomach after eating sometimes. I'm doing better now...but sometimes these things still happen. I never heard of what your wife is experiencing....why did she have an emergency surgery? Did a gallstone get into the pancreas?
451553
The symptoms are, after you eat, your right side, right under your breast, feels like something is sticking, and it aches. Everything iritates it. You have TERRIBLE heartburn, and acid reflux after you eat anything. I have had my gallbladder taken out, but when you go to the doctor, make sure you ask for hidascan. That eliminates a lot of steps. The surgery is simple, its outpatient surgery, and you only are in the hospital for about five hours, depending on how you feel when you wake up. I had the surgery on a Thursday, and by Monday, was up cleaning house. They make four incisions, and take the gallbladder out on of the openings. The scaring is very little. Afterwards you will experience some of the same symptoms, but without the risk of it exploding, and poisioning your body. Good luck, and I hope this helps.
562638
When my gallbladder gave me problems I was having stomache pain and diarria, plus heartburn. It got to the point that the pain in my upper stomache got so bad I couldn't sleep-it was worse at night. After a few hrs of pain it would jsut stop. I had an upper GI test and they found out it was full of stones and wasn't even working. i've read that sometimes too much calcium causes the stones and i've wondered if all the vitamins i took while I was pregnant didn't help cause it. Both my sister and I had our gallbladders remover shortly after having our first child.\nYou'll know if you need ot have it out. I was fortunate to have my first major attack after I was laready scheduled for surgery to have it removed. My sister had several attacks before her Dr figured it out and the pain was so horrible she fell to the floor in pain and we had to take her to the ER where they gave her Morphine to dull the pain.
1023679
Yes, and it will still hurt as bad. Life sucks that way.  You can still have small stones left in the common bile duct for one.  A lot of times there is a lot of "sludge" (no lie, doctors use this term) clogging the common bile duct.
32001
Tendons don't "crack". Any popping is usually a bubble of nitrogen in the joints that is being expelled. It should not result in any damage.
234773
It depends on the size and amount of stones that you have.As far as alternative treatment is considered,stay away from so called "gall bladder flushes",trying to flush out stones yourself is a serious no no,because their is a chance a stone can get lodged in the bile duct,and in that case it would require emergency surgery.Most of the time gallstones remain inactive and there is no potential risks other then the  occassional discomfort after fatty meals.Most gastrointologist reccomend having the entire gallbladder removed,if the stones are very large or it continues to be bothersome.Stones can push against the liver leading to several serious conditions.This is why proper evaluation and treatment from a well trained gastrointologist is an absolute must!What are the complications of gallstones? \n\nBiliary colic is the most common symptom of gallstones, but, fortunately, it is a self-limiting symptom. There are, however, more serious complications of gallstones. \n\nCholecystitis. Cholecystitis is an inflammatory condition of the gallbladder. Like biliary colic, it too is caused by sudden obstruction of the ducts by a gallstone, usually the cystic duct. In fact, cholecystitis may begin with an episode of biliary colic. Obstruction of the cystic duct causes the wall of the gallbladder to begin secreting fluid just as with biliary colic, however, for unclear reasons, inflammation sets in. At first the inflammation is sterile, that is, there is no infection with bacteria; however, over time the bile and gallbladder become infected with bacteria that travel through the ducts from the intestine.\n\nWith cholecystitis, there is constant pain in the right upper abdomen. Inflammation extends through the wall of the gallbladder, and the right upper abdomen becomes tender when it is pushed. Unlike with biliary colic, however, it is painful to move. Individuals with cholecystitis usually lie still. There is fever, and the white blood cell count is elevated, both signs of inflammation. Cholecystitis usually is treated with antibiotics, and most episodes will resolve over several days. Even without antibiotics, cholecystitis often resolves. As with biliary colic, movement of the gallstone out of the cystic duct and back into the gallbladder relieves the obstruction and allows the inflammation to resolve.\n\nCholangitis. Cholangitis is a condition in which bile in the common, hepatic, and intrahepatic ducts becomes infected. Like cholecystitis, the infection spreads through the ducts from the intestine after the ducts become obstructed by a gallstone. Patients with cholangitis are very sick with a high fever and elevated white blood cell counts. Cholangitis may result in an abscess within the liver or sepsis. (See discussion of sepsis below.)\n\nGangrene. Gangrene of the gallbladder is a condition in which the inflammation of cholecystitis cuts off the supply of blood to the gallbladder. Without blood, the tissues forming the wall of the gallbladder die, and this makes the wall very weak. The weakness combined with infection often leads to rupture of the gallbladder. The infection then may spread throughout the abdomen, though often the rupture is confined to a small area around the gallbladder (a confined perforation).\n\nJaundice. Jaundice is a condition in which bilirubin accumulates in the body. Bilirubin is brownish-black, yellow when it is not too concentrated. A build-up of bilirubin in the body turns the skin and whites of the eye (sclera) yellow. Jaundice occurs when there is prolonged obstruction of the bile ducts. The obstruction may be due to gallstones, but it also may be due to many other causes of obstruction, for example, tumors of the bile ducts or surrounding tissues. (Other causes of jaundice are a rapid destruction of red blood cells that overwhelms the ability of the liver to remove it from the blood or a damaged liver that cannot remove bilirubin from the blood normally.) Jaundice, by itself, does not cause pr
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Your insulin producing gland is your pancreas.  It can get infected by viruses or bacteria, which you can pick up anywhere.  Then it can get backed up, which caused the pain in your side.  If it did burst, it would have released lots of enzymes into your abdominal cavity, which holds all your other digestive organs.  Those enzymes would have eaten away at everything in there.  Yes, you are very lucky to have caught it.  As to how it happened, it could have been an infection, or it could have been intestinal problems (your pancreas dumps into your small intestine, so if you have intestinal problems, it can back up).  Hope that helps.
1147577
I've never had this happen to me, but I have heard that it can.  In fact, my aunt told me that even after you take the cup out of the microwave and go to stir it, it can explode then.
33156
If you can stand not to pick at it, you're best off leaving it. It will soon turn into a callus and then go away. If you burst it you run the risk of infection and scarring.
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.
954314
Registered Nurse here; The symptoms can vary from vague to intense.  One may feel nausea after meals for months, others may have acute pain, in the abdominal area, radiating down either side, and through to the back and across the shoulders.  Actually, an acute gallbladder attack can mimic similar symptoms as those of a Myocardial Infraction (heart attack).  The Hallmark signs that something is ad-mist with your gallbladder. Is nausea, vomiting and pain.  Thanks for the opportunity to address such a well written question.
1068163
I don't think that that is possible. I had gall stones last yr & had to have my gall bladder removed. The surgery wasn't too bad &  I felt 100% better afterwards. I had gotten to the point where I could hardly eat & I was throwing up as soon as I woke up. I was told that your symptoms never get better they will only get worse. I wish you the best of luck. God bless.
870291
Yes there might be a little sack of giblets (liver, etc.) in there. They stick those in the cavity and the neck sometimes. I cooked one in there once, too it happens to everybody!!
454729
Definitely.  You could puncture your lungs if your ribs are cracked.