Can a gallbladder burst like an appendix?
Hello, I have a brother, 24 years old who lives in Southern California. My other brother and I are trying to help him out. He has been taken by ambulance numerous times to different hospitals that send him straight to a county hospital. (He has no insurance). The county Doctor told him he needs...
I am having a gallbladder attack.
I am up at this insane hour because I am in the process of having a gallbladder attack. I read the Q&A about if a gallbladder actually ruptures. I am scheduled for surgery. I would go to the emergency room, but I do not want to have it removed under emergency circumstances. I am...
Is there an amount of fat that triggers a gallbladder attack?
My wife had her gallbladder removed last June as she had several gallstones. Soon after the operation, she would once in a while (2 to 3 hours after supper) experience a very painful burning sensation in her tummy. She would scream uncontrollably at the top of her lungs for several seconds and spit up...
I have been eating a cinnamon Danish for breakfast and before going to bed causing upper digestive tract discomfort.
I have been eating a pre-packaged cinnamon Danish for breakfast. I have also snacked on the Danish before going to bed. This has resulted in some upper digestive tract discomfort (i.e. when I stop eating the Danish it goes away). Webster's New World Dictionary states that cinnamon is "a light-brown spice made from the...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have gallbladder problems?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have gallbladder problems?
The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups of the American Dietetic Association provide medical nutrition therapy based on your diagnosis. Dietitians often have their own private practice nutrition counseling services in addition to services provided in a clinic or...
I am having my gallbladder surgery soon and need to be smart about what I eat.
Thanks for the reply. I am used to having the attacks like the one I had last night. I am having my surgery on the 8th and I just need to be smart about what I eat for the next few days. Thanks for the dietary information. That is truly what I was looking...
What is the most effective way of removing the stones and still saving the gallbladder?
Thank you for your "Q&A" section. I have learned a lot. My question is this: the most common cure for stones seems to be the removal of the organ yet I must wonder if the organ was created in us that there must be a good reason for it (we don't remove tonsils in...
I have the same problem as the husband whose wife was getting sick after gallbladder removal.
I was reading your Q&A on gallbladder and I wonder if you have the e-mail address of the husband who wrote that his wife was getting sick after gallbladder removal. I have the same problem and would like to see what they found out if anything. Thanks for your help, if you feel it...
My sister needs to have her gallbladder removed. Her doctor put her on a diet of clear liquids.
My sister just found out she needs to have her gallbladder removed (the surgery date will be set later this week). Her doctor put her on a diet of clear liquids last week and she needs to remain on that for a couple more weeks (I am not sure how long after the surgery)....
My last three bowel movements have actually been green.
I searched your site for an answer to my particular problem, but frankly, have seen or heard of nothing similar.
My last three bowel movements (over 3 days) have actually been green. I can't think of anything unusual I have eaten or any changes in my diet that may have caused this. I feel fine...