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How To Recognize the Onset of a Gallbladder Attack
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Jun 19, 2023
This video aims to provide you with vital information about the early warning signs and symptoms of a gallbladder attack to help you understand and identify this condition in a timely manner. Please note that this video is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. If you believe you are experiencing a gallbladder attack, please seek medical attention immediately.
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Today, we will delve deep into the topic of gallbladder attacks, how to recognize them
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and why they occur. Remember, understanding our bodies is the first step to maintaining good health
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Our gallbladder, a small pierceip organ nestled beneath the liver, performs a critical function by storing bile, a fluid essential for digesting fats
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However, problems emerge on the bile ducts, tubes that transport bile out of the gallbladder
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get obstructed or infected. This blockage often results from the formation of gall ducts
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gallstones are deposits composed of cholesterol bilurubin and calcium. Gall bladder attacks are painful events often triggered by such blockages
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Gall bladder attacks can be quite debilitating and in some cases might even necessitate
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immediate hospitalization for proper treatment. So what signals the onset of a gallbladder attack
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One of the primary symptoms is severe abdominal pain or billiary colic
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This intensifying pain is often localized in the upper abdomen, just below the brace bone
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and typically on the right side. The pain can be constant and last for one to five hours
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unaffected by bodily functions like urinating or passing gas. It's essential to know that such
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pain is frequently triggered by consuming fatty foods and can strike unexpectedly, even during sleep
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Feeling bloated or suffering from indigestion after meals, this could be another warning sign
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Galston's can lead to a decrease in bile entering the digestive tract, leading to digestive discomfort
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This billiary pain often accompanies indigestion and may extend to the shoulder in upper back areas
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Let's move to the next symptom, vomiting and persistent nausea. Patients with gallbladder diseases commonly report these symptoms, especially after meals
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Vomiting can alleviate gas pressure and stomach discomfort, offering some relief. Nausea can be accompanied by a mild fever and can be more prevalent during nighttime hours A loss of appetite is another common symptom among gallbladder patients Painful digestion can make eating an unpleasant experience leading to a decrease in food intake
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If you notice a loss of appetite, accompanied by indigestion, it's time to schedule a visit
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to your health care provider. Our next indicator is changes in the color and consistency of your urine and stool
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Dark brown urine and unusually colored stools may point towards gallbladder disease
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These changes can occur due to the presence of bile pigment in gallstones and suggest an obstruction
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in the bile duct. Unexpectedly running a fever. Unexplained fever in chills might indicate an infected gallbladder or bile duct
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Remember, immediate medical attention is required in such cases. Chest pain might not always signal a heart problem
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If the pain occurs posed to heavy rich meal, it might indicate a gallbladder issue
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Some individuals also experience heartburn during a gallbladder attack, especially if they lay
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down immediately after eating. Another critical sign is John Dice, where skin and the whites of the
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eyes appear yellow due to excess bellarubin, a yellow pigment in the bloodstream. Lastly, persistent
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abdominal pain, accompanied by changes in bowl movements, could also indicate a gallbladder attack
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Sharp, stabbing pain in the abdomen, lower back, and even the breastbone can be experienced
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Having understood the symptoms, it's crucial to discuss some risk factors associated with gallbladder
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attacks, such as a high-calorie diet, obesity, oral estrogen use, genetic susceptibility
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and being diabetic. Despite these potential risks, early detection and lifestyle modifications
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can significantly reduce complications associated with gallbladder diseases. Remember, if you have
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concerns about symptoms we discussed, it's important to consult with a health care provider
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immediately. They can guide you to the right tests and appropriate treatments. Thanks for watching
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