We talk about gallbladder, otherwise called gall bladder, an organ little known but important for our digestive system .
It has the shape of a "bag" and the task of accumulating, through the biliar ducts, the bile produced by the liver and then introducing it into the intestine during digestion. This is normal operation.
In the case of pathologies of various origins it can happen that the gallbladder is inflamed, and then it is necessary to first try to interpret the symptoms correctly, then go back to the causes: only in this way can the correct remedies for the inflamed gallbladder be highlighted.
Gallbladder inflamed: causes
It was said that the inflamed gallbladder can have multiple causes, including pathologies of other organs.
We review the main causes for the litemia inflamed gallbladder (with possibility of calculations) :
> The formation of stones that obstruct the bile ducts causing blockage of the bile.
> Variations in the composition or quantity of the substances that make up bile ( bile salts, phospholipids, cholesterol)
> A bacterial or viral infection, which can also occur after inflammation
The inflamed alitiasic gallbladder - that is without calculations - can instead have other causes, among the main ones we remember:
> Consequences of surgical interventions
> Immune system disorders
> Sepsis, which is a common infection throughout the body
> Nutrition only through an infusion
> Fasting
> Diabetes or pregnancy, which cause poor bile flow
> Liver or pancreas disorders
Inflammed gallbladder: symptoms
The symptoms of an inflamed gallbladder can initially be confused with the generic ones of a digestive malaise or other pathologies. It is always a good idea to tell your doctor if you have one or more of the following symptoms, which do not improve over time and last for a few days:
> Poor appetite or anorexia
> Poor digestion with belching and flatulence, nausea and vomiting
> Persistent tiredness with chills
> Persistent catarrh
> Biliary colic
> Abdominal cramps and / or abdominal bloating
> Difficulty in urinating
> Shoulder pain
> Fever
> Jaundice
> Excessive sweating
Gallbladder inflamed: remedies
It should be noted that in the case of an inflamed gallbladder, the first opinion to be heard is that of the attending physician, who will define the correct diagnosis and suitable pharmacological remedies. In extreme cases hospitalization may be necessary.
Absolute prohibition of "do-it-yourself" in acute situations.
There are also some natural remedies that can help prevent the inflamed gallbladder and can be used to prevent further inflammatory crisis:
> Recommended "protective" foods : unsaturated fats (fish oil, vegetable oils, such as olive oil, and dried fruit oils (such as almonds or walnuts), vegetable proteins in general, fiber-rich foods such as vegetables, cereals integrals.
> Soy lecithin : keeps cholesterol in the liquid phase and prevents the solidification of bile
> According to some studies, caffeine appears to have a protective effect on the inflammation of the gallbladder.
> Anti-inflammatory infusions based on mallow and angelica can be beneficial.
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