Gallstones
Introduction:
Gallstones are solid lumps or stones that form in the gallbladder or bile duct. They are formed when some of the chemicals stored in the gallbladder harden into a mass. Gallstones and kidney stones are not related. They are formed in different areas of the body.
Gallbladder:
The gallbladder is a small bag-shaped organ on the right-hand side of the body, just below the liver. It stores a green liquid called bile, which is produced by the liver to help the body digest fats and other substances.
Bile duct:
When we eat, bile is released from the gallbladder into the intestines through a narrow tube called the bile duct.
Treatment of Gallstones:
Treatment of Gallstones:
Surgery:
Surgery to remove the gallbladder is the most common way to treat symptomatic gallstones. (Asymptomatic gallstones usually do not need treatment.) The surgery is called cholecystectomy.
Nonsurgical Treatment:
Nonsurgical approaches are used only in special situations, such as when a patient has a serious medical condition preventing surgery and only for cholesterol stones. Stones usually recur after nonsurgical treatment.
Oral dissolution therapy:
Drugs made from bile acid are used to dissolve the stones. The drugs, ursodiol (Actigall) and chenodiol (Chenix), work best for small cholesterol stones. Months or years of treatment may be necessary before all the stones dissolve. Both drugs cause mild diarrhea, and chenodiol may temporarily raise levels of blood cholesterol and the liver enzyme transaminase.
Contact dissolution therapy:
This experimental procedure involves injecting a drug directly into the gallbladder to dissolve stones. The drug-methyl tertbutyl ether-can dissolve some stones in 1 to 3 days, but it must be used very carefully because it is a flammable anesthetic that can be toxic. The procedure is being tested in patients with symptomatic, noncalcified cholesterol stones.
Medication for Gallstones:
* Flaxseed oil, one tbsp. (14 grams) daily in pill or liquid form in the morning.Psyllium, one tbsp. of psyllium powder dissolved in juice or water two times daily.
* Drink a lot of water throughout the day.
* Peppermint oil, two capsules (0.2 ml of peppermint oil each) two times daily, between meals.Vitamin C, 1,000 mg thrice daily. If diarrhea develops, reduce the dose.
* Lecithin, two capsules of 1,200mg (19 grains) each two times daily.Taurine, 1,000 mg L -taurine two times daily for up to 12 weeks. Add a mixed amino acid complex after six weeks.
* Lipotropic combination, one or two pills two times daily.
Herbs for Gallstones:
Olive oil:
The oil is nourishing and improves the balance of fats within the blood. It is traditionally taken with lemon juice in teaspoonful doses to treat gallstones. The oil has a generally protective action on the digestive tract and is useful for dry skin. Externally, it is a good, although sticky, carrier oil for essential oils.
Fringe Tree:
The root bark of fringe tree is a liver tonic, stimulates bile flow, and acts as a mild laxative. Fringe tree is prescribed mainly for gallbladder pain, gallstones, jaundice, and chronic weakness. Fringe tree contains a dsponin (chionanthin) and a glycoside (phyllirine).
Vervain:
Vervain is a wonderful tonic for Jaundice, gallstones, asthma, insomnia, premenstrual tension, and fevers (especially for the onset of flu). Vervain also helps labor contractions and increases breast-milk production.
Dandelion:
Dandelion root is one of the most effective detoxifying herbs. Working principally on the liver and gallbladder to help remove waste products. Dandelion also stimulates the kidneys to remove toxins in the urine.AndrographisThe andrographolides present in andrographis are potent stimulators of gallbladder function, therefore reducing the probability of gallstone formation.
Homeopathic Treatment for Gallstones:
Certain gallstone-affected individuals have gained benefits from the remedies given below. These homeopathic remedies given below are not intended for self-prescription and are simply mentioned here to denote the great gallstone removal properties of some homeopathic medications and treatment methods.
Berberis:
Berberis is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of individuals afflicted with gallstones in whom the symptoms include the presence stitching pains and sensations extending out from the region of the gallbladder al the way into the stomach and this pain may in some cases go out all the way to the region of the shoulder. The pain seems to begin in the region of the lower back or the lumbar region and acute and sharp twinges are felt radiating outward, to the region of the groin and pelvic bones.
Calcarea carb:
Calcarea carb is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of individuals with developed gallstones and other gallbladder disorders where the symptoms may include a very sensitive swelling in the right side of the abdomen, this area is very sensitive to pressure.
Chelidonium:
Chelidonium is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of individuals afflicted with gallstones in which severe pain is one of the symptoms, these painful sensation may radiate out into the regions of the shoulder and shoulder blade to the thighs and all across the back.
Lycopodium:
Lycopodium is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of gallstone afflicted individuals where the symptoms may include a bloated abdominal region with concurrent chronic digestive problems in the person. These problems have attendant disorders such as flatulence, and cause a great deal of discomfort to the person concerned.
Nux vomica:
Nux vomica is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of patients with gallstones in whom the symptoms may include the presence of constricting pains that radiate upwards, other physical symptoms may be stitching pains, and a swollen sensation in the upper right part of the abdomen, which may be painful in some cases.
Specific Foods to Avoid Gallbladder Attacks:
Eggs, pork, onion, fowl, milk, coffee, citrus, corn, beans, nuts, in that order.
Good Foods for the Gallbladder:
1. Vegetable juices - Beet and cucumber are especially helpful to gallbladderOther green vegetables like tender baby greens, swiss chard, dandelion greens, beet greens, celery, carrots -- avoid the cabbage family)
2. Avoid all fruit juices except organic grape juice and organic apple (self-juiced is best)3
. Fiber such as found in fruits and vegetables and guar gum and oat bran.
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