Gall Bladder
Overview
The gall bladder is a small pear-shaped organ located under the liver. Its main job is to store bile (a digestive fluid) that helps in breaking down fats.
Symptoms
- Pain in upper right abdomen
- Pain after eating fatty or oily food
- Nausea and vomiting
- Bloating and gas
- Fever (in case of infection)
- Pain spreading to right shoulder or back
- Yellowing of skin/eyes (jaundice in severe cases)
Prevention
1. Medication
- Pain relievers
- Antibiotics (if infection is present)
- Medicines to dissolve small gallstones (limited cases)
2. Surgery (Most common treatment)
- Cholecystectomy (removal of gall bladder)
- Laparoscopic surgery (small cuts, quick recovery)
- Open surgery (in severe cases)
3. Lifestyle Management
- Low-fat diet
- Avoid fried and spicy food
- Maintain healthy weight
- Drink plenty of water
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