Gallbladder disease may go undetected for many years

Medicana Bahçelievler Hospital General Surgery Specialist Assoc. Dr. Mahir Kırnap warned that gallbladder diseases may not be noticed for many years because they do not cause complaints to a large extent.
“The liver is directly or indirectly affected”
Stating that the diagnosis can be made with various imaging methods based on the findings pointing to the disease, Assoc. Dr. Mahir Kırnap said, “Many diseases that occur in the gallbladder directly or indirectly affect the functioning of the liver. Therefore, liver function tests are applied first for diagnosis. High levels of ALT, AST, GGT and ALP enzymes in the blood, which indicate liver functions, are evaluated together with other findings such as abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice. Often these findings are sufficient for diagnosis. However, in some cases, advanced imaging methods such as direct abdominal X-ray, abdominal ultrasonography, MRCP and computed tomography may be needed.
What are the treatment methods?
Assoc. Dr. Kırnap, in the information he gave about the treatment of gallbladder diseases, said, “The most preferred method is surgical removal of the diseased bladder. Inflammatory gallbladder diseases require antibiotic treatment for a certain period of time before surgery. After the existing infection is controlled with medical treatment, the gallbladder is usually removed by laparoscopic surgery. The operation, which is performed with a few small incisions without a clear opening in the abdominal wall, is one of the most advantageous methods for the treatment of many diseases associated with the gallbladder.
“Complaints of gallbladder diseases are mostly related to the digestive system”
About gallbladder disorders, Assoc. Dr. Kırnap said, “Some diseases may not show any symptoms for many years. For this reason, it is important to have information about all the signs and symptoms that may occur in order to detect gallbladder diseases early.
Kırnap listed the symptoms of gallbladder disease, which occurs when the stone blocks the bile duct, as follows:
Pain in the upper right region of the abdomen that suddenly and rapidly becomes heavy
Backache Pain in
the right shoulder
Nausea, vomiting
Darkening of the urine color
Light colored stools
Excessive gas and other digestive problems
Diarrhea
Who is more at high risk
Kırnap also listed the risk factors with which people should pay more attention as follows:
Female gender
Being 40 years old and over
Overweight or obesity
Sedentary (sedentary) life
Pregnancy
Nutrition with products rich in fat Consumption of
foods with high cholesterol
Diet low in fiber
Bile Having a family history of gallstones
Diabetes
Blood disorders such as sickle cell anemia and leukemia
Rapid weight loss
Using estrogen-containing oral contraceptives (birth control drugs) or being on hormone therapy
Liver diseases
What is good for gallbladder pain
? Answering the question "What is good for pain in case of discomfort", Kırnap said, "It will also help you reduce your risk of gallbladder ailments such as gallstones," and concluded his words as follows:
"Whole grains, vegetables and fruits Eat foods high in fiber, such as Choose healthy fats. For example, olive oil and fish oils. Try to limit foods that are high in sugar, high in refined carbohydrates, or high in unhealthy fats. Maintain your weight. Lose weight gradually. Keep a regular meal schedule and exercise.”