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What is the gallbladder? a sac located under the liver

collects and stores bile from the activities of the liver

releases it at the appropriate time into the duodenum

(first section of the small

intestine)

Parts of the Gallbladder: Three sections:

>neck- the narrower part

that tapers into the cystic

duct

>body- main dilated

portion that lies between

the fundus and cystic duct

>fundus- the bottom that

protrudes from under the

liver

Digestive System

Location: behind the liver on the right side of the rib cage

connected to the liver and upper portion part of the small

intestine (duodenum) via a duct system

Functions: the organ that aids mainly in fat digestion

collects and stores bile produced by the liver

releases the bile into the duodenum

*Bile is a digestive liquid continually secreted by the liver

that aids in the absorption, digestion, and emulsification

of fats. It is stored in the gallbladder until it is needed.

*The duodenum is largely responsible for the breakdown

of food in the small intestine.

Disease:Cholecystitisinflammation of the gallbladder

A. Causes:gallstones stuck in the cystic duct (a tube that carries bile

from the gallbladder)

infection (bacterial)

infection or trauma, such as injury from a car accident

irritation and pressure in the gallbladder

*Gallstones are formed when bile hardens and changes

to hard pieces of stone-like material.

*The gallstone blocks fluid from passing out of the

gallbladder. This results in an irritated and swollen

gallbladder.

B. Symptoms:

pain in your upper right abdomen (can sometimes move

around to your back or right shoulder blade)

tenderness in the right abdomen

fever

chills

vomiting

sweating

nausea

Two kinds of cholecystitis:

A. acute cholecystitis

sudden inflammation of the gallbladder that causes

severe abdominal pain

B. chronic cholecystitis

long-standing swelling and irritation of the gallbladder

caused by repeated attacks of acute cholecystitis

C. Treatment:acute cholecystitis

seek immediate medical attention for severe abdominal

pain

pain medicines, antibiotics to fight infection, and a low-

fat diet

surgery to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy)

-needed when inflammation continues or recurs

chronic cholecystitis

Surgery

◦ open procedure - requires a large cut in the upper-

right part of the abdomen

◦ laparoscopic procedure - uses instruments and a

small camera inserted through a cluster of few small

cuts

medication taken by mouth

- for those patients who are poor candidates for surgery

because of other diseases or conditions

What happens when you remove your

gallbladder?

** You can survive even without a gallbladder, but you will

just have to be careful of what you eat. You should also look

after your liver.

** Diet is the most important factor that needs to be

considered after the surgery.

Limitations: Do not overeat.

Consume a lot of water and liquids.

Do not skip meals.

Limit the amount of fat consumption.

Do not try to lose weight, exercise excessively or exert

yourself.

Get enough rest and sleep.

Follow healthy lifestyle habits.

Be positive about your recovery.

T h a n k y o u f o r

y o u r

a t t e n t i o n !!

-Take good care of your health! -