Gallbladder Disorders
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Common symptoms of gallbladder problems include:
- Severe pain in the upper right or center abdomen
- Pain spreading to back or right shoulder
- Tenderness of the abdomen when touched
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Pain that lasts several hours
- Abdominal pain after eating
- Light-colored stool
- Brownish-colored urine
- Yellowing of skin or whites of eyes
Gallstones are the most common cause of cholecystitis, which is inflammation of the gallbladder. Gallstones are hard particles that develop in the gallbladder and can block the tube through which bile flows. Bile builds up in the gallbladder, causing inflammation
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Herbs, Acids, Enzymes for Gallbladder Problems
In addition to changing your diet, here are other natural gallbladder supplements to reduce pain and inflammation that should coincide with a gallbladder diet:
- Milk thistle (150 milligrams twice daily) — It’s been shown that milk thistle increases bile flow and aids the liver and gallbladder in detoxification. Research has found that milk thistle is a natural hepatoprotective and works in some of the following ways: It has antioxidant activity, is a toxin blockade at the membrane level, enhances protein synthesis, has antifibrotic activity, and is also capable of producing anti-inflammatory or immunomodulating effects.
- Lipase enzymes (two caps with meals) — This enzyme can offer improvements in fat digestion and the use of bile.
- Bile salts or ox bile (500–1,000 milligrams with meals) — Bile salts and ox bile might help improve the breakdown of fats and can greatly improve gallbladder distress.
- Turmeric (1,000 milligrams daily) — Turmeric and its most active compound, curcumin, have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce gallbladder swelling and improve bile flow.
- Dandelion root (500 milligrams with meals) — Dandelion has been used for centuries to improve multiple digestive processes, support health of the liver and regulate use of bile.
- Barberry — This plant extract may help treat GI troubles, fight infections, and cleanse the liver and gallbladder.
- Rosemary oil — Mix three drops of rosemary oil with quarter teaspoon of coconut oil and rub over gallbladder area twice daily to help with cleansing and reduce inflammation.
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