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  1. Coping With Gallstones (Overcoming Common Problems Series) by Joan Gomez, 2000-01
  2. Indigestion: Living Better with Upper Intestinal Problems from Heartburn to Ulcers and Gallstones by Henry D. Janowitz, 1994-01-06
  3. The Diseases of the Liver: Jaundice, Gall-stones, Enlargements, Tumours, and Cancers, and Their Trea by James Compton Burnett, 2009-02-11
  4. My Baby Boomer Baby Book: A Record of Milestones, Millstones & Gallstones by Mary-Lou Weisman, 2006-11-23
  5. The 2002 Official Patient's Sourcebook on Gallstones: A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age
  6. Liver Disease and Gallstones: The Facts (Oxford Medical Publications) by Alan G. Johnson, David R. Triger, 1992-12-03
  7. Diseases of the Gall-Bladder and Bile Ducts: Including Gall-Stones by Arthur William Mayo Robson, Farquhar Macrae, 2010-02-11
  8. Chenodeoxycholic Acid and Gallstone Dissolution: A Bibliography of Relevant Articles, Abstracts, and Editorials
  9. On Gallstones: And Their Treatment (1892) by Arthur William Mayo Robson, 2009-12-07
  10. Hairy Peter and The Gallstone by Susan Strict, 2009-03-08
  11. The Epidemiology and Prevention of Gallstone Disease
  12. Bile, Bile Acids, Gallstones, and Gallstone Dissolution: A Bibliography of relevant Articles, Abstracts, and Editorials
  13. Recent Advantages in the Epidemiology and Prevention of Gallstone Disease (Developments in Gastroenterology)
  14. Introduction to the Differential Diagnosis of the Separate Forms of Gallstone Diseases: Based Upon His Own Experience Gained in 433 Laparotomies for Gallstones by Hans Kehr, 2010-01-11

1. Gallstones
Provides general information on gallstones, including what causes them, who is at risk, and how they are diagnosed and treated. gallstones. On this page
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What are gallstones?
Gallstones form when liquid stored in the gallbladder hardens into pieces of stone-like material. The liquid, called bile, is used to help the body digest fats. Bile is made in the liver, then stored in the gallbladder until the body needs to digest fat. At that time, the gallbladder contracts and pushes the bile into a tubecalled the common bile ductthat carries it to the small intestine, where it helps with digestion. Bile contains water, cholesterol, fats, bile salts, proteins, and bilirubin. Bile salts break up fat, and bilirubin gives bile and stool a yellowish color. If the liquid bile contains too much cholesterol, bile salts, or bilirubin, under certain conditions it can harden into stones. The two types of gallstones are cholesterol stones and pigment stones. Cholesterol stones are usually yellow-green and are made primarily of hardened cholesterol. They account for about 80 percent of gallstones. Pigment stones are small, dark stones made of bilirubin. Gallstones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. The gallbladder can develop just one large stone, hundreds of tiny stones, or almost any combination. The gallbladder and the ducts that carry bile and other digestive enzymes from the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas to the small intestine are called the

2. Gallstones
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Gallstones To understand the nature of gallstones, it is helpful to first look at the anatomy of the gallbladder and bile ducts. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ that rests under the liver in the right upper abdomen. The liver produces bile, a yellow liquid needed by the intestine to help digest fat and oils. Ducts, or tubes, carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder and on to the intestine. Bile is stored in the gallbladder, which contracts periodically to force the bile into the intestine. How Do Gallstones Form?
Bile is composed of a variety of chemicals, including cholesterol, salts, and certain pigments. The gallbladder absorbs water from the bile, causing it to thicken. In some people, tiny crystals form from the cholesterol and pigments. These crystals gradually grow until one or even hundreds of gallstones develop. About 80 percent of gallstones are composed of cholesterol, while the remainder are made of pigments, salts, and other chemicals. Who Develops Gallstones?

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The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver on the right side of the abdomen. The gallbladder's primary functions are to store and concentrate bile, and secrete bile into the small intestine at the proper time to help digest food. The gallbladder is connected to the liver and the small intestine by a series of ducts, or tube-shaped structures, that carry bile. Collectively, the gallbladder and these ducts are called the biliary system. Bile is a yellow-brown fluid produced by the liver. In addition to water, bile contains cholesterol, lipids (fats), bile salts (natural detergents that break up fat), and bilirubin (the bile pigment that gives bile and stools their color). The liver can produce as much as three cups of bile in 1 day, and at any one time, the gallbladder can store up to a cup of concentrated bile. As food passes from the stomach into the small intestine, the gallbladder contracts and sends its stored bile into the small intestine through the common bile duct. Once in the small intestine, bile helps digest fats in foods. Under normal circumstances, most bile is recirculated in the digestive tract by being absorbed in the intestine and returning to the liver in the bloodstream.

4. Gallstones - Symptoms - Treatments - Prevention
gallstones explained and explored. Learn about the symptoms of gallstones, as well as treatments and preventative measures you can make today. the first portion of the small intestine). gallstones compose a solid formation of cholesterol and bile 90 percent of all gallstones are cholesterol gallstones which form when the
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5. Gall Stones
gallstones are formed as a result of precipitation of cholesterol and bile salts from the bile. A person may have many gallstones.
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A gallstone, (gôl"ston), is a lump of rock-like material that forms inside the gall bladder . Gallstones are formed as a result of precipitation of cholesterol and bile salts from the bile. Most bile is produced in the liver from cholesterol and concentrated in the gall blader. A person may have many gallstones. They usually range in size from a grain of sand to 1 or 2 inches.
It is estimated that about 20 million Americans have gallstones. The incidence of gallstone formation increases with age, especially among women. ***Gallstones and kidney stones are not related. They are formed in different areas of the body. Symptoms of Gallstones? Often, there are no symptoms of gallstones. The gallstones lie quietly within the gall bladder and are usually found by chance. If a gallstone is obstructing the gall bladder, there will be severe pain in the upper right side of the abdomen. The pain will come and go in waves as strong muscular contractions. Strong muscular contractions occur because the body is trying to get rid of the obstruction. Other symptoms are: mild pain under the right ribs. This pain ususally occurs after eating fatty foods. It occurs after eating fatty foods because fat in the diet provokes a reflex contraction of the gall bladder. If there is complete obstruction of the gall bladder, infection of the gall bladder occurs. Symptoms of this are: fever and jaundice.

6. Do Gallstones Always Need Surgery?
I'm confused. I've had abdominal pains for a number of years. Recently my doctor diagnosed me with gallstones. She referred me to a surgeon who recommended elective surgery. I can't decide whether or
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Dear Dr. Dave,
I'm confused. I've had abdominal pains for a number of years. Recently my doctor diagnosed me with gallstones. She referred me to a surgeon who recommended elective surgery. I can't decide whether or not to have the surgery. I've been told that's the only way to fix the problem. What's the gall bladder for? Do they have to take out the whole thing, or can they just remove the stones?
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Having gallstones doesn't always mean that surgery is indicated. The need for urgent intervention depends largely on the location of the stones, and whether or not the gallbladder is inflamed. If the stones have moved from the gallbladder and are blocking vital organs such as the liver or pancreas, or if the gallbladder is inflamed, then urgent intervention is indicated.
But most of the time, people with gallstones aren't experiencing any of these complications. They have intermittent bouts of abdominal pain, which may be brought on by a fatty meal. The pain may last a number of hours, but then spontaneously goes away as mysteriously as it came, and stays gone for a period of days, weeks or months. These painful episodes with no other complications are called "biliary colic".
Surgery for simple biliary colic is usually elective. Whether or not to have surgery for simple biliary colic is up to the individual patient. The benefits of getting rid of the intermittent pain episodes must be carefully weighed against the risks of having surgery. The only way to make this decision is to be completely informed. Always make sure and obtain from your physician a detailed explanation and analysis of the potential risks and benefits of any medical or surgical procedure before going ahead.

7. Gallstones
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Gallstones U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service National Institutes of Health What Does the Gallbladder Do? The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped sac located beneath the liver on the right side of the abdomen. The gallbladder's primary function is to store and secrete bile into the intestine at the proper time to aid in digestion. The gallbladder is connected to the liver and the small intestine by a series of ducts that transport bile. Collectively, these ducts are called the biliary system. Bile is a yellowish fluid produced by the liver and is made up of soap-like chemicals that keep the cholesterol in the gallbladder in liquid form. The liver can produce as much as three cups of bile in 1 day, and at any one time, the gallbladder can store up to a cup of bile. [INSERT DIAGRAM OF GALL BLADDER] Cholesterol stones...account for about 80 percent of gallstones in the United States. As food passes from the stomach into the small intestine, the gallbladder contracts and sends its stored bile into the intestine through the common bile duct. Once in the intestine, bile helps to digest and absorb the fats from food that has been broken down by enzymes secreted from the pancreas and the intestine.

8. Hardin MD : Gall Bladder / Gallbladder / Gall Stones / Gallstones
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  • The gallbladder is a small saclike organ in the upper right part of the belly (abdomen), under the liver , just below the front rib cage on the right side.
    The gallbladder is part of the biliary system, which includes the liver and the pancreas.
    The biliary system, among other functions, produces bile and digestive enzymes.

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11. Dieting And Gallstones
Gradual weight loss can lower the risk for obesityrelated gallstones. What are gallstones? Is obesity a risk factor for gallstones?
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If you are overweight or obese, you can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some forms of cancer by losing weight. People who are overweight are at greater risk for developing gallstones than people who are at a healthy weight. When choosing a weight-loss program, be aware that the risk for developing gallstones increases with quick weight loss or a large weight loss. Gradual weight loss can lower the risk for obesity-related gallstones.
What are gallstones?
Gallstones are clusters of solid material that form in the gallbladder. They are made mostly of cholesterol. Gallstones may occur as one large stone or as many small ones. They vary in size and may be as large as a golf ball or as small as a grain of sand. What causes gallstones?

12. MayoClinic.com - Gallstones
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13. Gallstones - Symptoms - Treatments - Prevention
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14. National Institute Of Health (NIH) Consensus Statement Gbout Gallstones And Lapr
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June 8, 1999 Web posted at: 4:01 p.m. EDT (2001 GMT) (CNN) For millions of people the day doesn't begin until they've had their first cup of coffee. The caffeine in coffee has been associated with an increase in energy and alertness, and now a study says it may help reduce the risk of gallstones in men. Researchers found men who drank regular coffee filtered, instant or espresso had a lower risk of gallstone disease. "We found that men who drank two to three cups of coffee per day had about a 30 to 40 percent reduction in risk of gallstone disease and for men who drank four or more cups per day, the risk was cut in half," said Dr. Walter C. Willett of the Harvard School of Public Health.

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Gallstones The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver on the right side of the abdomen. The gallbladder's primary functions are to store and concentrate bile, and secrete bile into the small intestine at the proper time to help digest food. The gallbladder is connected to the liver and the small intestine by a series of ducts, or tube-shaped structures, that carry bile. Collectively, the gallbladder and these ducts are called the biliary system. Bile is a yellow-brown fluid produced by the liver. In addition to water, bile contains cholesterol, lipids (fats), bile salts (natural detergents that break up fat), and bilirubin (the bile pigment that gives bile and stools their color). The liver can produce as much as three cups of bile in 1 day, and at any one time, the gallbladder can store up to a cup of concentrated bile. As food passes from the stomach into the small intestine, the gallbladder contracts and sends its stored bile into the small intestine through the common bile duct. Once in the small intestine, bile helps digest fats in foods. Under normal circumstances, most bile is recirculated in the digestive tract by being absorbed in the intestine and returning to the liver in the bloodstream. What Are Gallstones? Gallstones are pieces of solid material that form in the gallbladder. Gallstones form when substances in the bile, primarily cholesterol and bile pigments, form hard, crystal-like particles. Cholesterol stones are usually white or yellow in color and account for about 80 percent of gallstones. They are made primarily of cholesterol. Pigment stones are small, dark stones made of bilirubin and calcium salts that are found in bile. They account for the other 20 percent of gallstones. Risk factors for pigment stones include cirrhosis, biliary tract infections, and hereditary blood cell disorders, such as sickle cell anemia. Gallstones vary in size and may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. The gallbladder may develop a single, often large, stone or many smaller ones, even several thousand. What Causes Gallstones? Progress has been made in understanding the process of gallstone formation. Researchers believe that gallstones may be caused by a combination of factors, including inherited body chemistry, body weight, gallbladder motility (movement), and perhaps diet. Cholesterol gallstones develop when bile contains too much cholesterol and not enough bile salts. Besides a high concentration of cholesterol, two other factors seem to be important in causing gallstones. The first is how often and how well the gallbladder contracts; incomplete and infrequent emptying of the gallbladder may cause the bile to become overconcentrated and contribute to gallstone formation. The second factor is the presence of proteins in the liver and bile that either promote or inhibit cholesterol crystallization into gallstones. Other factors also seem to play a role in causing gallstones but how is not clear. Obesity has been shown to be a major risk factor for gallstones. A large clinical study showed that being even moderately overweight increases one's risk for developing gallstones. This is probably true because obesity tends to cause excess cholesterol in bile, low bile salts, and decreased gallbladder emptying. Very low calorie, rapid weight-loss diets, and prolonged fasting, seem to also cause gallstone formation. In addition, increased levels of the hormone estrogen as a result of pregnancy, hormone therapy, or the use of birth control pills, may increase cholesterol levels in bile and also decrease gallbladder movement, resulting in gallstone formation. No clear relationship has been proven between diet and gallstone formation. However, low-fiber, high-cholesterol diets, and diets high in starchy foods have been suggested as contributing to gallstone formation. Who Is at Risk for Gallstones? This year, more than 1 million people in the United States will learn they have gallstones. They will join the estimated 20 million Americansroughly 10 percent of the populationwho already have gallstones. Those who are most likely to develop gallstones are: * Women between 20 and 60 years of age. They are twice as likely to develop gallstones than men. * Men and women over age 60. * Pregnant women or women who have used birth control pills or estrogen replacement therapy. * Native Americans. They have the highest prevalence of gallstones in the United States. A majority of Native American men have gallstones by age 60. Among the Pima Indians of Arizona, 70 percent of women have gallstones by age 30. * Mexican-American men and women of all ages. * Men and women who are overweight. * People who go on "crash" diets or who lose a lot of weight quickly. What Are the Symptoms of Gallstones? Most people with gallstones do not have symptoms. They have what are called silent stones. Studies show that most people with silent stones remain symptom free for years and require no treatment. Silent stones usually are detected during a routine medical checkup or examination for another illness. What Problems Can Occur? A gallstone attack usually is marked by a steady, severe pain in the upper abdomen. Attacks may last only 20 or 30 minutes but more often they last for one to several hours. A gallstone attack may also cause pain in the back between the shoulder blades or in the right shoulder and may cause nausea or vomiting. Attacks may be separated by weeks, months, or even years. Once a true attack occurs, subsequent attacks are much more likely. Sometimes gallstones may make their way out of the gallbladder and into the cystic duct, the channel through which bile travels from the gallbladder to the small intestine. If stones become lodged in the cystic duct and block the flow of bile, they can cause cholecystitis, an inflammation of the gallbladder. Blockage of the cystic duct is a common complication caused by gallstones. A less common but more serious problem occurs if the gallstones become lodged in the bile ducts between the liver and the intestine. This condition can block bile flow from the gallbladder and liver, causing pain and jaundice. Gallstones may also interfere with the flow of digestive fluids secreted from the pancreas into the small intestine, leading to pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas. Prolonged blockage of any of these ducts can cause severe damage to the gallbladder, liver, or pancreas, which can be fatal. Warning signs include fever, jaundice, and persistent pain. How Are Gallstones Diagnosed? Many times gallstones are detected during an abdominal x-ray, computerized axial tomography (CT) scan, or abdominal ultrasound that has been taken for an unrelated problem or complaint. When actually looking for gallstones, the most common diagnostic tool is ultrasound. An ultrasound examination, also known as ultrasonography, uses sound waves. Pulses of sound waves are sent into the abdomen to create an image of the gallbladder. If stones are present, the sound waves will bounce off the stones, revealing their location. Ultrasound has several advantages. It is a noninvasive technique, which means nothing is injected into or penetrates the body. Ultrasound is painless, has no known side effects, and does not involve radiation. How Are Gallstones Treated? Surgery Despite the development of nonsurgical techniques, gallbladder surgery, or cholecystectomy, is the most common method for treating gallstones. Each year more than 500,000 Americans have gallbladder surgery. Surgery options include the standard procedure, called open cholecystectomy, and a less invasive procedure, called laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The standard cholecystectomy is a major abdominal surgery in which the surgeon removes the gallbladder through a 5- to 8-inch incision. Patients may remain in the hospital about a week and may require several additional weeks to recover at home. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a new alternative procedure for gallbladder removal. Some 15,000 surgeons have received training in the technique since its introduction in the United States in 1988. Currently about 80 percent of cholecystectomies are performed using laparoscopes. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy requires several small incisions in the abdomen to allow the insertion of surgical instruments and a small video camera. The camera sends a magnified image from inside the body to a video monitor, giving the surgeon a close-up view of the organs and tissues. The surgeon watches the monitor and performs the operation by manipulating the surgical instruments through separate small incisions. The gallbladder is identified and carefully separated from the liver and other structures. Finally, the cystic duct is cut and the gallbladder removed through one of the small incisions. This type of surgery requires meticulous surgical skill. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy does not require the abdominal muscles to be cut, resulting in less pain, quicker healing, improved cosmetic results, and fewer complications such as infection. Recovery is usually only a night in the hospital and several days recuperation at home. The most common complication with the new procedure is injury to the common bile duct, which connects the gallbladder and liver. An injured bile duct can leak bile and cause a painful and potentially dangerous infection. Many cases of minor injury to the common bile duct can be managed nonsurgically. Major injury to the bile duct, however, is a very serious problem and may require corrective surgery. At this time it is unclear whether these complications are more common following laparoscopic cholecystectomy than following standard cholecystectomy. Complications such as abdominal adhesions and other problems that obscure vision are discovered during about 5 percent of laparoscopic surgeries, forcing surgeons to switch to the standard cholecystectomy for safe removal of the gallbladder. Many surgeons believe that laparoscopic cholecystectomy soon will totally replace open cholecystectomy for routine gallbladder removals. Open cholecystectomy will probably remain the recommended approach for complicated cases. A Consensus Development Conference panel, convened by the National Institutes of Health in September 1992, endorsed laparoscopic cholecystectomy as a safe and effective surgical treatment for gallbladder removal, equal in efficacy to the traditional open surgery. The panel noted, however, that laparoscopic cholecystectomy should be performed only by experienced surgeons and only on patients who have symptoms of gallstones. In addition, the panel noted that the outcome of laparoscopic cholecystectomy is greatly influenced by the training, experience, skill, and judgment of the surgeon performing the procedure. Therefore, the panel recommended that strict guidelines be developed for training and granting credentials in laparoscopic surgery, determining competence, and monitoring quality. According to the panel, efforts should continue toward developing a noninvasive approach to gallstone treatment that will not only eliminate existing stones, but also prevent their formation or recurrence. Note: Since the posting of this e-pub, laparoscopic cholecystectomy has replaced open cholecystectomy as the first-choice of treatment for gallstones unless there are contraindications against the laparoscopic approach. What Are the Alternatives to Gallbladder Surgery? In addition to surgery, nonsurgical approaches have been pursued but are used only in special situations and only for gallstones that are predominantly cholesterol. Oral dissolution therapy with ursodiol (Actigall) and chenodiol (Chenix) works best for small, cholesterol gallstones. These medicines are made from the acid naturally found in bile. They most often are used in individuals who cannot tolerate surgery. Treatment may be required for months to years before gallstones are dissolved. Mild diarrhea is a side effect of both drugs; chenodiol may also temporarily elevate the liver enzyme transaminase and mildly elevate blood cholesterol levels. Two therapies, contact dissolution with methyltert butyl ether instillation through a catheter placed into the gallbladder and extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL), are still experimental. Each of these alternatives to gallbladder surgery leaves the gallbladder intact; so stone recurrence, which happens in about one-half the cases, is a major drawback. Additional Readings Gupta, KL. Cholelithiasis: New options for diagnosis and treatment of its complications. Senior Patient 1991; 3(1): 42, 44-46. Article for health professionals explores new options for diagnosis of gallstones and treatment of complications. Lewis, R. Gallbladder: an organ you can live without. FDA Consumer 1991; 25(4): 13-15. Article for a lay audience reviews current information about gallbladder function and disease. Traverso, LW. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Practical Gastroenterology 1991; 15(4): 16, 21, 25-27. Article for health professionals discusses surgical technique of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Your gallstones: diagnosis and treatment, 1991. Digestive Disease National Coalition, 711 Second Street, NE, Suite 2, Washington, DC 20002; (202) 544-7497. Brochure outlines causes, diagnosis, and treatments of gallstones. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse 2 Information Way Bethesda, MD 20892-3570 E-mail: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Public Health Service. Established in 1980, the clearinghouse provides information about digestive diseases to people with digestive disorders and to their families, health care professionals, and the public. NDDIC answers inquiries; develops, reviews, and distributes publications; and works closely with professional and patient organizations and Government agencies to coordinate resources about digestive diseases. Publications produced by the clearinghouse are reviewed carefully for scientific accuracy, content, and readability.

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Home Articles Cleansing or Surgery Simple Health Remedies Supplies Discussion Forums FAQ Testimonials Search About Us Eliminate gallstones, kidney stones, ulcers, high blood pressure, constipation and more. Use these simple, inexpensive cleanses to flush out the inside of the body and restore health. Cleanses Include:
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When various organs in our body such as the kidneys or gallbladder malfunction, conventional medicine's answer is to do surgery. This approach is expensive and involves many months of rehabilitation as scar tissue heals. Worst of all, the initial surgery does not always solve the problem and more cutting is required. Natural health practitioners have found a painless alternative to surgery. They say that if an organ is flushed out and cleaned, it will often start functioning properly again. They recommend going on a fast where only juices and distilled water are ingested to effectively cleanse and flush out various organs in the body. Other health products available here:
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