Stones in the gallbladder: symptoms and ways of productive treatment

In modern medicine, stones in the gallbladder, the symptoms accompanying them, is usually called cholelithiasis or cholelithiasis. For this disease is characterized by a violation of bilirubin and cholesterol metabolism, as well as the formation of stones of various origin in the gallbladder.

If we talk about the clinical picture of this pathology, then first we need to clarify that the gallbladder is located near the liver and is a container with bile. Bile is constantly produced in the liver and collected in the gallbladder, which, in turn, emptying, lets it into the duodenum during another meal. It is important to understand that it promotes digestion of food, therefore the gallbladder acts as a temporary "storage chamber" for bile and carries it "supply" to the intestine on demand.

Pathology takes place only in the case when during prolonged stagnation of bile cholesterol begins to settle on the walls of the bladder, and its prolonged deposition provokes the formation of miniature stones, which gradually increase in size, and then combine to form large stones in the gallbladder. This abnormal process is very long, and therefore occurs in more adult organisms, completely excluding the children's audience of characteristic patients.

If we talk about pathogenic causes, the cholesterol stones in the gallbladder are considered a consequence of metabolic disorders, of which bile is formed, as well as malnutrition, in which fatty foods predominate. The predominant role is also played by excessive cholesterol in the bile.

A very dangerous phenomenon - stones in the gallbladder, the symptoms of which have their own specifics. The patient begins to periodically exacerbate biliary colic, which passes as suddenly as it occurs. It is important to note that hepatic colic is accompanied by a powerful pain syndrome, which is localized in the right scapula, waist and shoulder. Vomiting may also be aggravated, digestion may be disturbed, and temperature may increase sharply, but similar symptoms are passing, which is associated with the movement of stones along the bile duct. If the stone is large and can not move forward, then timely operative intervention is necessary. If it gets stuck in the common bile duct, then jaundice and liver damage are possible. If gallstones are contained, there are no symptoms, then this form of pathology can be diagnosed exclusively by ultrasound.

Treatment of this disease has two ways: surgical and conservative. The conservative method is based on a strict diet, as well as regular monitoring of their condition. Control ultrasound closely monitors the progress of the stones, as well as their behavior in the gallbladder. In some cases, it is advisable to use medicines prescribed exclusively by a knowledgeable expert, which contribute to the natural splitting of harmful stones. However, the use of such medications is very long, since the stones in this way are difficult to dissolve. In addition, there is a reception of drugs, the action of which is aimed at preventing their formation.

Sometimes in clinical pictures, an operation called cholecystectomy is required, which involves the removal of the gallbladder with all pathogenic stones. Small cholesterol stones can be dissolved with ursodioxycholic and chenodioxycholic acid. The course of treatment should be repeated periodically, as the stones can be re-formed even after they have been removed.

You can eliminate the stones in the gallbladder, the symptoms can also be prevented, using methods of prevention. To do this, you need to reduce the total body weight, eating low-calorie food with a lower level of fat. It is also advisable to reduce the intake of cholesterol into the body. With proper nutrition, you can not worry for a long time about the progression of this disease.