41. Encyclopaedia Topic : Gallstones, Section : Introduction Most gallstones are about the size of a pea, but in some cases there can be Most gallstones cause no trouble. But the presence of stones may lead to http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=207

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43. WholeHealthMD. Learn To Manage Your Health Conditions And Illnesses Fortunately, most people live peaceably with their gallstones more. Learn about natural remedies for your gallstones http://www.wholehealthmd.com/hc/resourceareas_view/1,1438,467,00.html

Centers only Advanced Search Doctor's Bio Gallstones An Overview from Keith Berndtson, M.D. Having a gallstone or two (or even more) is very common: A third of all women (it's mainly a female condition) will have them by age 60. Fortunately, most people live peaceably with their gallstones... more Learn about natural remedies for your Gallstones WholeHealthMD doctors recommend specific vitamins, herbs, and nutritional supplements with dosages, how-to take instructions, and other tips. Find the right multivitamin Virtually everyone can benefit from a daily high-potency multivitamin. Let us help you choose the best formula. Get WholeHealthMD's insider views Our experts give you their take on the latest treatments, controversies, and developments for gallstones. Related News Your Antioxidant Cocktail Reference Library dandelion lecithin and choline lipotropic combination milk thistle ... psyllium

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Kitchen only Advanced Search Gallstones To prevent gallstones, eat a high-fiber, low-fat, low-sugar diet. When snacking, choose fruits and vegetables instead of cookies and crackers. People who regularly consume unhealthy foods that are calorie-dense, low in fiber, or high in fat are more prone to gallstones as well as troublesome problems with existing gallstones. Likewise, consume a diet rich in fiber folic acid (folate), omega-3 fatty acids , and vitamins B12 C , and E . These nourishing substances reduce the odds of stone formation by protecting against constipation and correcting nutritional deficiencies linked to gallstones. Maintaining an ideal body weight is also vital for preventing gallstones. Both obesity and a precipitous drop in weight are strongly associated with gallstone production. When dieting, aim for a gradual, one to two pound loss per week to avoid a rapid drop in weight. Finally, drink plenty of fluids, particularly six to eight glasses of water per day, to maintain adequate water content of the bile. Peppermint tea can be useful for the pain of a gallbladder attack, because peppermint helps relax spasms of the smooth muscle lining, the gallbladder, and bile ducts. In addition, robust plant compounds known as terpenes are plentiful in peppermint and are thought to have a gallstone-dissolving effect. fiber, insoluble

45. British Liver Trust gallstones are lumps of solid material that form in the gallbladder. If gallstones leave the gallbladder they may cause other complications such as http://www.britishlivertrust.org.uk/content/diseases/gallstones.asp

Alcohol Autoimmune Budd Chiari Cancer ... Wilson's Disease Gallstones Overview Gallstones are lumps of solid material that form in the gallbladder. They usually look like small stones or gravel and can be as small as sand or as large as pebbles, sometimes filling the gallbladder and may take years to grow. The commonest ones are made up of cholesterol, which is a fat. Others are known as pigment stones and consist of calcium and red blood cells, which have broken down and solidified. The gallbladder is a small pear shaped pouch about three to six inches long. It is tucked just under the liver below the right rib cage and is connected to the intestine and liver by small tubes called bile ducts. Bile ducts carry bile, a greenish-brown fluid which is made in the liver. Bile acts like a detergent, breaking up fat from the food we eat into small droplets. It also enables the body to absorb vitamins A, D, E and K. Bile is concentrated and stored in the gallbladder ready for use and is only released when we eat food. Approximately 1 in 10 people will develop gallstones or another gallbladder disease. Anyone can get them, but middle aged, overweight women are particularly likely to. It is not fully understood why some people have them and others don't but gallstones are more common in the following groups of people:

46. Gallstones - Patient UK gallstones are common but usually cause no symptoms. They sometimes cause problems such as pain, jaundice, pancreatitis, and gallbladder inflammation. http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068740/

Gallstones Gallstones are common but usually cause no symptoms. They sometimes cause problems such as pain, jaundice, pancreatitis, and gallbladder inflammation. Surgery to remove the gallbladder is common. Understanding the gallbladder and bile Bile is made in the liver. It is passed into tiny tubes called bile ducts. These join together (like the branches of a tree) to form the main bile duct. Bile constantly drips down the bile ducts, into the main bile duct, and into the gut. The gallbladder lies under the liver on the right side of the upper abdomen. It is like a pouch which comes off the main bile duct and fills with bile. It is a 'reservoir' which stores bile. The gallbladder contracts (squeezes) when we eat. This empties the stored bile back into the main bile duct. The bile passes along the remainder of the bile duct into the duodenum (the first part of the gut after the stomach). Bile helps to digest food, particularly fatty foods. What are gallstones? Gallstones occur when bile, which is normally fluid, forms stones. They commonly contain lumps of cholesterol-like (fatty) material that has solidified and hardened. Sometimes bile pigments or calcium deposits form gallstones. Sometimes just a few small stones are formed, sometimes a great many. Occasionally, just one large stone is formed. About 1 in 3 women, and 1 in 6 men, form gallstones at some stage in their life. They become more common with increasing age. The risk of forming gallstones increases with pregnancy, obesity, and if you take certain medicines. Being vegetarian and drinking a moderate amount of alcohol reduces the risk of forming gallstones.

47. Gallstones Basics gallstones are crystallike deposits that develop in the gallbladder a Ten percent of men and 20% of women in the United States have gallstones or http://www.hipusa.com/eTools/webmd/A-Z_Encyclopedia/gallstonesbasics.htm

The Basics Symptoms Prevention What Are Gallstones? Gallstones are crystal-like deposits that develop in the gallbladder a small, pear-shaped organ that stores bile, a digestive juice produced by the liver. These deposits may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball; they may be hard or soft, smooth or jagged. You may have several gallstones or just one. Ten percent of men and 20% of women in the United States have gallstones or will develop them at some time in life, yet most of those who have the condition do not realize it. In this case, what you don't know probably won't hurt you; gallstones that are simply floating around inside the gallbladder generally cause no symptoms and no harm. These "silent" stones usually go unnoticed unless they show up in an ultrasound examination conducted for some other reason. However, the longer a stone exists in the gallbladder, the more likely it is to become problematic. People who have gallstones without symptoms have a 1% to 2% chance per year of having an episode of pain. When symptoms do occur, it's usually because the gallstone has moved and become lodged within the cystic duct, a small conduit that connects the gallbladder to another tube called the common bile duct. The typical symptom is abdominal pain, perhaps accompanied by nausea, indigestion, or fever. The pain, caused by the gallbladder's contraction against the lodged stone, generally occurs within an hour of eating a large meal or in the middle of the night. Stones can also clog the common bile duct, which carries bile into the small intestine.

48. Adult Health Advisor 2004.2: Gallstones What are gallstones? The liver makes bile, a substance that helps to digest fats. If the bile has too much cholesterol, small particles called gallstones http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_bilcol_crs.htm

Adult Health Topics All Health Topics Find a UMHS Doctor Search Adult Topics Search All Topics This information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Spanish version Illustration Gallstones What are gallstones? The liver makes bile, a substance that helps to digest fats. If the bile has too much cholesterol, small particles called gallstones form. The stones may be in the gallbladder or bile ducts. The gallbladder is a small sac that lies under the liver and is part of the digestive system. Bile ducts are small tubes that drain bile from the liver into the gallbladder and small intestines. Biliary colic is the medical term for the extreme cramping pain caused by gallstones. The formation of gallstones in the gallbladder is called cholelithiasis. How does it occur?

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50. Gallstones - First Aid For Minor Emergencies Overview of gallstones. There are two types of gallstones cholesterol stones and pigment stones. Eighty percent of gallstones are cholesterol stones. http://www.umm.edu/non_trauma/gallstones.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; First Aid Preventing Unintentional Injuries When to Call For Help Household Safety Checklist ... First Aid Site Index Translate using Google to Spanish German French Italian Portuguese First Aid Gallstones What are gallstones? Gallstones form when bile stored in the gallbladder hardens into stone-like material. Too much cholesterol, bile salts, or bilirubin (bile pigment) can cause gallstones. About Gallstones There are two types of gallstones: cholesterol stones and pigment stones. Eighty percent of gallstones are cholesterol stones. The size of gallstones varies from a grain of salt to golf-ball size. A person can develop a single stone or several hundred. When gallstones are present in the gallbladder itself, it is called cholelithiasis. When gallstones are present in the bile ducts, it is called choledocholithias. Gallstones that obstruct bile ducts can lead to a severe or life-threatening infection of the bile ducts, pancreas, or liver. Bile ducts can also be obstructed by cancer or trauma. What causes gallstones?

51. Gallstones - Liver, Hepatic, Biliary Disorders Health Guide Definition, indicators, diagnosis and treatments for gallstones. Plenty of useful medical information on gallstones. http://www.umm.edu/liver/gallston.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Liver, Hepatic, Biliary Disorders The Liver Biliary Systems... Cholecystitis ... Liver Disorders... Related Resources Within UMM Greenebaum Cancer Center Nephrology Pediatric Nephrology Radiation Oncology Program ... Liver Transplant Translate using Google to Spanish German French Italian Portuguese Liver Disease Gallstones What are gallstones? Gallstones form when bile stored in the gallbladder hardens into stone-like material. Too much cholesterol, bile salts, or bilirubin (bile pigment) can cause gallstones. When gallstones are present in the gallbladder itself, it is called cholelithiasis. When gallstones are present in the bile ducts, it is called choledocholithias. Gallstones that obstruct bile ducts can lead to severe or life-threatening infection of the bile ducts, pancreas, or liver. Bile ducts can also be obstructed by cancer or trauma. About Gallstones There are two types of gallstones: cholesterol stones and pigment stones. Eighty percent of gallstones are cholesterol stones. Size of gallstones varies from a grain of salt to golf-ball size. A person can develop a single stone or several hundred. What are the symptoms of gallstones?

52. Gallstones Penn State Hershey Medical Center provides world class care and services to patients. http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/g/gallstones.htm

53. [ GESA ] - Patient Information - List Of Publications - Gallstones In others, gallstones form because of changes in other components of bile or gallstones become more common with advancing age and can be found in up to http://www.gesa.org.au/consumer/publications/gallstones/

GALLSTONES Contents Digestive Health Foundation What are Gallstones? Why do Gallstones Form? What Symptoms do Gallstones Cause? ... Application Statement Digestive Health Foundation The Digestive Health Foundation (DHF) is an educational body committed to promoting better health for all Australians by promoting education and community health programs relating to the digestive system. The DHF is the educational arm of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA), the professional body representing the specialty of gastrointestinal and liver disease in Australia. Since its establishment in 1990 the DHF has been involved in the development of programs to improve community awareness and the understanding of digestive diseases. Research and education into gastrointestinal disease are essential to contain the effects of these disorders on all Australians. To obtain copies of any of the leaflets listed. Please print off the Order Form , fill in your request and send with payment to GESA 145 Macquarie Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 Telephone (02) 9256 5454 Facsimile (02) 9241 4586 Email gesa@gesa.org.au

54. Gihealth.com - Built For Patient Satisfaction These are multiple gallstones that were removed from one patient during gallbladder Some gallstones are black and are usually made of bilirubin pigment. http://www.gihealth.com/html/education/photo/gallstones.html

Patient Education Gallstones Printer Friendly Format Email this Article These are multiple gallstones that were removed from one patient during gallbladder surgery. Note their yellow-brown color which is typical for cholesterol gallstones , the most common type. Some gallstones are black and are usually made of bilirubin pigment. Here is another patient who had only minor attacks, but four large gallstones. Also note their yellow-brown color which is typical for cholesterol gallstones , the most common type. This patient underwent laparoscopic gallbladder surgery on a Friday and was only in the hospital about 4 hours. She did quite well and back on her feet before the weekend was over and fully recovered within two weeks. Printer Friendly Format Email this Article Questions or Comments: Three Rivers Endoscopy Center Terms and Conditions

55. Gihealth.com - Built For Patient Satisfaction If you have recently been told you have gallstones, you certainly are not alone. Over 25 million Americans now have gallstones and about 1 million new cases http://www.gihealth.com/html/education/gallstones.html

Patient Education Patient Pamphlets Gallstones Printer Friendly Format Email this Article Ohhh, that was good: southern fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, biscuits dripping with butter and a slice of apple pie a la mode for dessert. Then, ow! That pain! What was that? Why does it keep happening? That pain may be a gallbladder attack. If you have recently been told you have gallstones, you certainly are not alone. Over 25 million Americans now have gallstones and about 1 million new cases are added each year. What Is The Gallbladder? The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped hollow sac nestled beneath the liver in the right upper abdomen. It stores about a quarter cup of a yellowish-green material called bile. Made in the liver, bile tastes bitter, and this is why the word bile has come to denote bitterness. A duct is a hollow tube that carries fluid from one place to another, like a water pipe in your home. The gallbladder is really just a side branch of the common bile duct, the main duct that drains liver bile into the small intestine. The side branch that connects the gallbladder to this main duct is called the cystic duct. These ducts carry the bile to the intestine. The pancreas usually shares a common drain with the liver via its pancreatic duct. When bile enters the small intestine, it breaks up large globs of fat into smaller globs, a first step in digestion. A healthy gallbladder keeps bile flow moving like a mountain stream. However, when the gallbladder becomes diseased, the flow slows and the river turns into a swamp. The stagnant bile gradually crystallizes and the crystals clump together to form stones - like snowflakes making a snowball. (This is totally separate disease from kidney stones that form in the urinary system. Having one kind of stone does not increase your risk of the developing the other.)

56. Gall Stones Bile is infected in 30% of patients with gallstones Presence of gallstones; Distended thickwalled gallbladder; Pericholecystic fluid http://www.surgical-tutor.org.uk/system/abdomen/gallstones.htm

Up Abdominal incisions Groin hernias Other hernias ... Abdominal masses Gallstones Gallstones are found in 12% men and 24% women Prevalence increases with advancing age 10-20% become symptomatic Over 10% of those with stones in the gallbladder have stones in the common bile duct 40,000 cholecystectomies are performed annually in UK More than 4,000 common bile ducts are cleared of stones Pathophysiology Three types of stones are recognised Cholesterol stones (15%) Mixed stones (80%) Pigment stones (5%) Mixed stones are probably a variant of cholesterol stones 10% of gallstones are radio-opaque Cholesterol stones result from a change in solubility of bile constituents Bile acids act as a detergent keeping cholesterol in solution Bile acids, lecithin and cholesterol result in the formation of micelles Bile is often supersaturated with cholesterol This favours the formation of cholesterol microcrystals Biliary infection, stasis and changes in gallbladder function can precipitate stone formation Bile is infected in 30% of patients with gallstones Gram-negative organisms are the most common isolated Clinical presentations Acute cholecystitis Empyema of the gallbladder Mucocele of the gallbladder Biliary colic 'Flatulent dyspepsia' Mirrizi's syndrome Obstructive jaundice Pancreatitis Acute cholangitis Acute cholecystitis 90% cases result from obstruction to the cystic duct by a stone Increased pressure within the gallbladder results in an acute inflammatory response Secondary bacterial infections occurs in 20% of cases of acute cholecystitis

57. Liver Cleanse Gallbladder Cleanse Gallstones Flush Recipe Liver cleanse gallbladder cleanse gallstones flush recipe. http://www.curezone.com/cleanse/liver/

Home visitors online Add To Favorites Log On Join CureZone Get Password ... Free Newsletter CureZone Google Search: Directory Health Ailments Cancer ... BLogs Liver Flush - Liver and Gallbladder Cleansing For Better Health Click on this image to see more photos like this one Please bookmark this page, (or remember how you came here) because this is starting point of your journey into the health of your liver. Journey into the liver and gallbladder FLUSH. From here, I will guide you through the maze of 8000 web pages on liver flush ( yes! you read it right, over 8000 pages on this web site ). It is easy to miss some links and some important pages! Liver and Gallbladder Anatomy IMPORTANT!: Liver cleansing recipe is the same as gall bladder cleansing recipe! Cleansing of both organs is achieved by the same procedure! All people who have stones inside gallbladder, always have stones inside their liver - proved by their cleansing experience! All people who have stones inside their liver, do not necessarily have stones inside gallbladder! Proved by ultrasound examination and liver flush. Read and learn how to help yourself !

58. Gallstones Detailed information on gallstones, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_nontrauma/gallstones.cfm

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59. Hardin MD : Gall Stones / Gallstones From the University of Iowa, the *best* lists of Internet sources in Gall Stones. http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/gallstones.html

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