Monday, March 28, 2011

Gallbladder Inflammation (Cholecystitis)

An inflammation of the gallbladder is usually a result from a low-grade chronic infection.


Probable Causes

  • Bacteria that may have traveled from any point of the body such as the tonsils or even the appendix through the bloodstream to the gallbladder

Note: If inflammation is without infection, other factors influencing abnormal gallbladder functioning include:

a)     Obesity
b)      Pregnancy
c)      Constipation
d)     Constricting clothes
e)      Improper diet
f)       Digestive upsets


Probable Symptoms

  • Pain radiating from the upper abdominal area (epigastric) to the right shoulder
  • Impaired fat digestion (fat intolerance)
  • Sense of fullness
  • Stomach distention with intake of gas-forming vegetables and strongly-flavored foods
  • Low-grade fever


Helpful Dietary Management

  • Have small frequent meals.

Note: The gallbladder contracts to release bile when fat is present in the digestive system. This influences the intensity and incidence of pain and discomfort in cholecystitis.



Reference: Healing Wonders of Diet Effective Guide to Diet Therapy p.36-37 © 2003 Philippine Publishing House ISBN 971-581-013-6

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