Gallbladder is a pouch like structure that is attached to liver which stores bile that is secreted by liver.
Gallstones can be multiple or single. And varies in size. Gallstones are mostly made of calcium and bilirubin
Symptoms
Gallstones when present in the pouch doesn’t cause pain but mild symptoms may persists. Gallstones when obstructs the flow of bile causes inflammation leading to pain and other symptoms.
Gallstones larger in size tend to settle in the gallbladder, these are called silent gallstones. But gallstones smaller in size may travel along with bile can obstruct the cystic duct that connects the gallbladder to duodenum. This can lead to build up of bile in gallbladder and cause inflammation.
Inflammation of gallbladder is called cholecystitis. Fever, chills, loss of appetite and increased episodes of vomiting are associated symptoms seen. This calls for emergency.
- Inflammation causes abdominal pain i.e. right upper abdomen. Nausea and vomiting.
- Burning in the chest, acid reflux, bloating of abdomen and indigestion are some of the symptoms seen which may seem like gastritis.
- Sour eructation with extreme irritation in stomach.
- Clay colored stools as the bile flow is obstructed.
- Dark urine.
Complications like sepsis, jaundice and inflammation of pancreas can occur when left untreated.
Causes
Some theories explain how gallstones are formed but the exact cause is unknown.
- Too much cholesterol in bile
- Too high bilirubin in bile
- Concentrated bile due to full bladder.
Bile secreted clears up in order to be healthy and to function properly. When bile gets accumulated more and more, there is much concentration of bile. This leads to gallstone formation.
Homeopathic approach
As said before they do not cause pain when the stones are present in the pouch but cause symptoms like heartburn, sour eructation and bloating of abdomen. Remedies like Calc carb helps in the reducing heartburn. And remedies like Carbo veg, China and Lycopodium helps in reducing the bloating. Nux vom helps in reducing the tendency for stone formation. Chelidonium and Cardus majus helps in preventing inflammation of gall bladder.
At Gouri Homeo Healthway we provide best possible treatment with good remedies which are suitable for your situation and help promptly in relief.
