I'll never forget my two attacks before my gallbladder was removed. They were like childbirth. Nothing at all like your description of the upper and back pain. It radiated everywhere. It was agony. The first time I was loaded up with morphine injections and sent home after a night. The second time I saw a doctor who sent me strait to surgery. Thank God.
I’m currently 21 weeks pregnant and had my gallbladder removed due to how painful the attacks were. I had never felt anything like that in my life, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone
Note: the video was talking about Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)... NOT the full "Gallbladder Attack". An inflamed pancreas is only PART of a full Gallbladder Attack. Some GB attacks I've had are 12 hrs of horrible pain... and if I throw up at all it's in hour # 10. The full attack can have many more symptoms (belly pain, straight up the center of chest, then spread across chest. Head sweat, body chills, forearms tingling, fatigue that comes out of nowhere, rapid breathing that gets more shallow- almost panting. What worked for me it to try to keep sitting upright, supported in back my lots of pillows. Lying down horizontal makes the attack worse!!! Lying still as I can, and trying to stabilize my breathing Luckily by cutting out fats, I've stopped GB attacks for many years.
For anyone with abdominal pain, I know it really sucks and I sympathize with you. It’s awful especially at night time trying to rest and you can’t because the pain just keeps you awake. I’ve been there. Hot showers sometimes helped me. Just remember it’ll pass eventually and you’ll get through it.
Had mine taken out a week ago. No digestive issues at all. You have to remember 95%+ of gallbladder surgery is very successful and no longer term problems. Unfortunately the other 5%, most of whom have other medical issues as well as gallbladder problems, write a lot of comments on youtube !
@@sheraria I had the same feeling 2 years ago just before I had mine out. I'm sure you won't regret it. Living without being worried about that pain coming back is very liberating.
Same thing with my husband and he never seen a doctor he has insurance but never used it 😟 and now couple days ago he was in pain suddenly we ended at ER then they found out that he has gallbladder stones so he needs to get a surgery to remove the stones or all gallbladder 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️we hope everything will be fine 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thanks so much for explaining what happened yesterday. I had gallbladder removed and had know idea what hit me. First attack. I know the docs explained but I wasn't quite with it. You are a great teacher.
That was very complete, especially covering the return to work detail & why the cholesterol checked out fine, but may be higher in the bile sac - Thank You for taking the time for this.
I'm so glad if seen this. I'm from the uk. Iv put up with this pain since I was pregnant. So for two years now. It's been awful. My midwife thought it was the muscle in the middle of upper abdomen taring😬. It was Like a burning sensation. Then suffer at least one a day since then. Its wasn't until I had an ultrasound that it showed gall stones about 11mm I think they said lots of them. Just waited for my referral to see consultant down. Fingers crossed I'll be pain free soon. Thank you so much for this video. You explained it in very simple term. X 😊
Watching this while rolling on the floor crying with pain which is happening almost every 2nd night now. This is despite having a very early dinner and trying to eat non-spicy foods. I had an ultrasound and it showed some medium sized gallstones but they're reluctant to do surgery. My whole diaphragm feels on fire all the way to my back. This is no way to live!! 😭
I keep getting sent home, although they think it should be removed, I’m at the hospital nearly every second day with it. No stones that they can see and my bloods are “normal” ... then explain my pain?
Appreciate Video! Apologies for butting in, I would love your opinion. Have you thought about - Eonhloe Spectacular Eradicator (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a good one off product for eradicating your gallstones naturally minus the normal expense. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my close friend Aubrey at very last got cool results with it.
Full disclaimer ! I am not a medical doctor, and I am not giving you any medical advice! Please consult with your own doctor for your personal knowledge! They want you to thank them in there pockets ! Starting at potentially $7000 plus by describing it as cosmetic surgery! Gallbladder surgery should be classified as a medically necessary surgery! That means life style diet changes and bile salts such as tudca may help! If Intrested use goggle to do your own reasearch! You can also watch Dr. Eric Berg ‘s videos on gallbladder surgery, gallstones, bike and five ways to remove gallbladder sludge! Have an awesome day! ❤
Are there any ways to prevent surgery and dissolve the stones? Taking the gallbladder out can cause all kinds of digestive issues. I feel like Doctors are too quick to take it out.
Fight4 ME thank you I have known about this for a number of years people do not know about the stone dissolving drugs and end up having them taken out these doctors all sound good Don’t they
Surgeons do surgery. That is their focus. I'm trying to avoid GB surgery by natural means - dietary change and supplement to help dissolve stones. Wish me luck.
4 TBS olive oil follollowed by 2 TBS lemon juice. Repeat every 15 mins until you have consumed one pint of olive oil and half pint of lemon juice. Then just wait for body to pass them. It sounds horrible but if you're in pain you'll try anything. It worked for me. Gallstones will return because they will be made again BUT it works!!
I had Gallbladder stones. So painful brought on with certain foods. Had it removed and I feel great no side effects. The only remedy to calm it down was two teaspoons of appe cider vinegar in a glass of apple juice. The pain felt like a backache with two knifes in my kidneys.
This pain is no joke. I've ended up with gallstones due to rapid weight loss which I was never warned could happen. Currently waiting for surgery & I'm having several severe attacks a week. Severely affects your quality of life & mental health. Never felt pain like it.
Ty for sharing your expertise with us. I have been 4 days suffering pajn in my stomach and right side, vomiting and nausea, the pain is awful from my top rib below my chest to almost the belly button. Because of the co vi d, I am afraid to go to the hospital. Ty for your time. HUGS and blessings for all. Update 👍was a blocked bile duct needed a stent surgery done, and now I have bile duct cancer spread to my stomach and pancreas
UPDATE: I Finally went to hospital after turning jaundice in September. It was a blockage in my bile duct. Had a stent put in for 2 to 3 months. HUGS and GOD bless you all
I have had pain in my stomach for years and been miss diagnosed and didnt get told about having gallstones in my stomach just found out a few days ago back in 2017 i had been diagnosed with gallstones and my doctor who has taken me as his patient cause he is new to me told me that its 2020 now thats 3 years of being in so much pain.
@@SkywatcherSandra was this blockage in the sphincter of Oddi ? Im trying to find more about this. Also did they give you HIDA scan is that how they found out about your blockage? I wish you well in your recovery
I have gallstone and this is helpful. I am going in the hospital in the morning. I have been on a diet trying to lose weight. I have stop drinking soda. I am drinking more water eating fruit to help.
Thank you so much for explaining with clarity. I'm still debating on having this surgery. My pain comes and goes and is mostly on the right lower side. I thank you again for shedding light regarding gallbladder stages and complications. Stay safe and God Bless.
If you have time, change your diet and do some liver/gb cleanses. You may be able to keep your gb. Check out dr Josh Axe's "Gallbladder Cleanse: 5 steps to a healthy gallbladder"
Thank you great video. I had something not quite right for a while and finally identified as gall bladder and eventually just had it taken out. Should have done it a long time ago. This video is accurate.
A lot of indigestion and heartburn, sharp pains in the chest that made me worry I was having a heart attack. Sometimes the pain was so intense I couldn't get out of bed. Also I would get terrible hangovers if I drank alcohol. Hope this helps.@@denisehampton3102
Can you talk about the difference between physiological vs. functional gallbladder issues and what a patient can do.... (ie. Functionally they aren’t making enough bile). What if someone suddenly starts eating a ketogenic diet, will they have issues due to more bile production? What if a patient presents with all of the symptoms of a gallstone but on exam and ultrasound no stones are seen...
Keep going back for scans until you do I had this problem for years as my gallstones were too small to be seen on a scan but over a period of time they grew bigger and was able to be seen on a scan more visually. maybe they are too small to be found yet on a scan? But don't give up, keep on their case about it xx
My pain was in the middle and on the left side. But the tests showed gallbladder disease bad enough that surgery is recommended. That's one of the reasons that mine was so hard to diagnose.
I finally found someone with the exact symptom or problem. Me too...pain in the middle..had two endoscopy..Gastro says no gastritis..i beg for a Hida Scan bec he did not want me to get one....my gallbladder working only 7%. Get pain only in the upper middle stomach..never on the right side. Will ck with doctor if it needs to be removed. Did you get your removed?
I have so much pain on the left than the right side and I am wondering why this is happening, knowing well that gallbladder pains mostly occur on the right side.
Doctors are useless. Get the HIDA scan. It is a simple procedure but needs to be done to check gallbladder function plus tests liver. I had one done and found my gallbladder is not emptying efficiently and I have a sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. I’m trying to find out more about this. I have ceased alcohol all together not that I drank much but it isn’t good for pancreas. I also do stretches and stopped eating red meat as my pain was unbearable. I drink and stay hydrated and I drink a lot. The pain for me when it first started was on LEFT side which is why doctors just ignored. All my scans were normal But it was only HIDA scan that showed this up. I found wheh in hospital the light diet helped to alleviate pain but also hydration.
Buck Parker, I feel that it's important to provide people with good health and nutritional information. People after getting their gallbladder removed should change their diet and lifestyle as they actually caused the gallstones to form. If they don't change their diet, something else will break. You don't get gallstones because you have bad luck or a bad gene. Gallstones aren't formed because people eat too much cholesterol either. Bile is made out of cholesterol and gallstones are a consequence of not enough bile as it sits stagnated in the gallbladder and crystalizes into gallstones. The consumption of good fats triggers the gallbladder to squeeze bile into the small intestine, so a low fat diet works against a healthy gallbladder. Likewise, wheat has a lectin called Wheat Germ Agglutinin (WGA) that causes blood clotting or agglutination. This WGA has the undesired ability to block the production of a hormone called cholecystokinin (CCK), the hormone that causes your gallbladder to squeeze and release bile.
"Gallstones aren't formed because people eat too much cholesterol" Wrong. Did you know that vegans don't get gallbladder disease? Cholesterol is in all animal products.
This guy is probably less concerned about healing you naturally, but rather quick to recommend gallbladder removal. Its true what you are saying. The gmo foods and glyphosate also kill our good bacteria
Quite right. I got gallstones from medication not fat. I gained the weight because the meds slowed my thyroid and I desperately tried to keep all the fat out of my diet. Presto, stones appeared in agony and my gallbladder was removed. Nothing at all to do with eating fat. I eat fat now though and it doesn't do me any harm at all.
Over the last few weeks I have been getting sudden 'attacks' of pain which are right across my abdomen. It's an intense ache and hollow feeling, that makes me writhe in pain. It lasts quite a few hours. Yesterday I felt fine, had a light lunch with only 1 teaspoon of coconut oil. Unfortunately I ate bread, which I don't usually do. I would say that half an hour later i started getting pains in the middle of my upper abdomen, and really felt grim. Within another hour or so I could barely walk. I had chills and fever, nausea, vomiting, and all i wanted to do, and did do, was crawl into bed. The pain /discomfort hasn't abated. I have pain in my upper right quadrant, as well as pain in my mid back region, sort of where my kidneys are. I took painkillers last night which helped a bit, but still have fever and pain on my right and into my back, right - hand side. Also a headache. Does this sound like gallbladder?
Maureen Sanders yes when u have that pain drink apple side vinegar with apple juice or water put 2 teaspoons. .pain will go away like in 15 to 20 min...try drink that at least one a week..or any time u eat grease food don't eat fry eggs nothing fry...I will have my remove next Tuesday God bless you...pray to God take the pain away...
I had simular symptoms 2 days ago, which worsen to intense unbearable pain. I experienced bone crushing contractions that only intensified the pain, even after 50mg of tramadol and smoking some pot the pain presisted, it did not subside. (Not that I condone, promote or recommend self medicating.) I was in a bad state of mind.The pain i felt was far greater than any of my 5 c-sections including labor pains and post surgery recovery. Also, I had no support. My husband down played my complaints and pass it off me being needy and seeking attention. He left me alone, which made me more proactive and I went to the hospital. That is when i learned I had gallstones and needed to remove my gallbladder. This is new to me and i find comfort in learning about the gallbladder and hearing testimonies of other people with this issue. It can be terrifying as you feel like your inside are going to explode. Its important to get medical care and know what your dealing with. I wish you the best, and hope for a speedy recovery.
@@kimberlyrosssegovia203 I've been in the miserable tides of gallbladder pain for about a year. And I'm so sorry that you had a family member who dismissed the most unbearable pain imaginable as something you were making up. I've had to explain to my own family that it feels like someone is taking a lead pipe and is slowly sawing back & forth through my upper right rip cage to my back with relentless fury. And NOTHING, no position or massage will help alleviate these hours of antagonizing pain. I'm surprised you didn't straight up leave your husband, no offense. The fact that he saw you in agony and dismissed it so cavalierly must've made you feel so alone, and that breaks my heart for you truly. Gallbladder pain sends you into a helpless feeling of despair and depression, because it is persistent. It ruins our ability to simply eat anything without the intense fear that this horrifying pain will come back. Did you end up having the gallbladder removed? And if so, how have you been since then? I genuinely hope that you're doing better. Only those who have experienced this awful madness can truly understand the terrifying physical and emotional grip it has on our lives. And I sincerely hope and pray your life has seen brighter days since your post. *hugs to you*
I’ve been looking at this due to neglect from nhs I’ve been looking for answers myself but I am literally showing every symptom of gallbladder disease.
Whilst i can appreciate the desire of people to avoid surgical removal of any organ and specifically the GB in the context of this presentation, one of the most informative aspects explained is the spectrum or continuum from biliary colic through to organ destruction/sepsis. Lets be real here - milk thistle, citrus peels, a GB flush and gentian root have their uses however if im at the pointier end of the spectrum and losing a throw down with GB sepsis im not thinking about ways to retain a necrotic malfunctioning organ and im thankful of competent surgeons who can remove it quickly. This is not the time for herbal preps, tinctures, traditional medicine or prayer alone. No im not a medical professional
I wanted to give an update; I just had an ultrasound with reference to the several gallstones that I had initially, and they have been significantly reduced in size!! I was very pleased with the results, obviously. I'm cautiously optimistic that the gallstones will completely dissolve, in the future. I have been on US for several months. I have also been very cautious with my diet, along with taking milk thistle, taking Tudca, increasing vitamin D3, along with other supplements. I am very fortunate that I had gallstones that were asymptomatic. They were discovered by accident when an ultrasound was ordered for my stomach, at my request, because of mild, but ongoing stomach pain. It was a very good wake up call for me, however, to really pay attention to what I was eating, and to the quality of food I was eating, and to really feed my body, foods that were truly healing, and giving me good bacteria. I've eaten many salads with multiple fresh veggies, including artichokes, dark green lettuce (arugula) along with fresh spinach, all which are great for the digestive tract, along with yogurt that is low in sugar content, but free of artificial ingredients. I will state, however, that everyone is completely different with regards to the level of medical care that they need. What works for me, may or may not work for the next person. I was very fortunate, as I wasn't in extreme pain, as anyone knows that has had a gallbladder attack, can attest to, just how painful these attacks are. For many people, surgery is their only option, and it can truly, save their lives.
Thank you. I just found out I have gallstones. I have had pain off and on for a few years. Gallbladder wall is slightly thickened, going for a HIDA scan next. Have a lot of bloating, gas and cramping in general.
My ultra sound revealed no stones or sludge. Hida scan 92% ejection fraction rate (hyperkinetic gallbladder). Met with surgeon who is willing to remove my gallbladder due to my pain but I'm not sure what to do. I'm not overweight & do not have diabetes. There are very few studies pertaining to my condition which makes research extremely limited. Diet has always been healthy but now I've completely cut out all red meat & fatty foods. Hoping for the best, thanks!
Same issue which is causing more pain 4 months later. Gallbladder seems to be in almost constant activity. Has to wait due to same day surgery shut down. Pain intensified the last 2 weeks with diet. Will see surgeon in 2 days to schedule removal. All the common symptoms, but vomiting. Tired, lost weight, pain lasting for hours. On FMLA. Doctor says 2 week recovery. Hopeful for same day surgery.
try regular 2 or 3 day fasts. Start with one day fasts. And remove all hydrogenated fats from your diet; also don't eat sugar or honey or maple syrup or white flour products or potatoes. Or rice. Or pasta. Or pizza.
Very much informative video 👌👌the message is very clear that if u r suffering a lot with gallbladder stone attacks , it is recommended that u should get operated as soon as possible...Now with the help of laparoscopic surgery it has become very very less painful procedure with very less or negligible blood loss and being minimal invasive procedure it gives cosmetic result too..I.e negligible scar over the surgical site.☺️
Thank you very much for the informative video. I am living with gallbladder pain for almost 11 months now. Since I come from a developing country, we do not have the facilities to do vital surgeries. I used to have pains on the righthand side of my chest and below the ribs then radiate to the back and shoulder blades but now the left hand side is even getting worse. I don't know why the left had side? please I need advise, thanks.
I had acute cholelithiasis. Presented as pain under my sternum so it felt like I was having a heart attack. Pain was so very bad, I had to scream when I was in emergency to get pain meds.
I have read that even after you have your gallbladder out you continue to have problems so what can be done to try to fix this before you have surgery?
I'm scared mine are back. I didn't do the surgery. They didn't do any type of test, just observed how much pain I was in & how long. They only gave me pain medicine & in 2 weeks no more pain. 2 yrs later it's back. I'm scared of the procedure , ppl say they regret it, alot of problems, new diet needed. 🤷♀️ what do I do?
can you have gall bladder issues when abdominal ultrasound and x-rays are normal? I have symptoms of occasional Diarrhea, lots of gas, some nausea, and pain in my upper right abdomen that sometimes radiates to my back, all the symptoms come and go, and why would the ultrasound come back normal?
Yes you can! My ultrasound didn't tell Dr's. Anything. Also had a hydascan that also wasn't the best imaging. I had mine removed yesterday, because I had so many symptoms. I feel much better already! I couldn't get out of bed almost the whole month. At the hospital 4 times. & now I'm recovering. Get it rechecked, be persistent! You will feel better!
how about dissolving the stones with a laser. how about helping people prevent gallstones. so quick to rip it out. it’s there for a reason just like all the parts we have. ripping out an organ opens up the door for other problems that will never go away. seems like the intelligent thing to do is to dissolve the stones and prevent further stones from developing by changing your diet and lifestyle. I know this is all that people talk about these days but it’s true. we eat too much we eat too fast we eat too often, and we eat the wrong foods. most of these diseases are caused by Candida, SIBO and parasites, because we eat the wrong foods, chronic stress, and a polluted environment.
I had a stabbing pain at bottom of sternum right where you put your fist. Along with pain on left side of neck back, hit me like a freight train out of the blue. Ambulance took me in to make sure it wasn’t a heart attack. Xray and cardiac tests were ok. A couple weeks later I had a nagging stabbing pain above belly button, over the day it migrated to lower right Q, then stretched from there to up under ribs in upper right Q. Pain was excruciating… I’ve got 4 kids, given birth with no medicine… this was that level of pain. I had tears running down my face, nauseous, whist white, sweating… pain was one of the worst in my life. So much so when triage Doc asked to touch my stomach And started for it I started crying begging him not to. It lasted several hours and ended with RUQ up under ribs for 2 weeks. Variations in pain level but nothing like it had been in ER. The CT for entire abdomen was fine, but advised an ultrasound for gallbladder and liver. Got that a week or so later and gallbladder unremarkable and liver was more dense than a previous scan. I still have sporadic typical gallbladder pain. Nagging aches at my ribs, always severely bloated, nauseous, gaseous. Have a HIDA scan tomorrow and I’m just expecting nothing at this point. What is it going to show that the X-ray, CT, U/S hasn’t? Like everything else I’m now just expecting “nothing remarkable” to show up again. It’s frustrating. I don’t know how I can have such EXCRUCIATING off the charts beyond level 10 pain at its peak like that for over an hour and…. Nothing. Nothing shows up. Everything’s fine on the scans. On the tests. I love my GP. He doesn’t like leaving any stones unturned so he wanted this HIDA Scan ASAP, but I plan on being prepared for no answers again. And he retires this month ☹️ Best Doc I’ve ever had. So whoever is taking his place until I find a new physician is going to handle the results. If this comes back showing nothing, my GP would move on to the next thing, diagnostically speaking, bc nothing can cause that much pain and continuous problems and not be “nothing”. But he’s gone and this new GP could very well look at the past tests, an ok HIDA scan and say, “well, all scans show no problems.” And leaving it at that. Has anyone else experienced anything like this and had it somehow figured out? I’m grasping at straws at this point I’m so discouraged….
Sorry you are having such a tough time. I have seen pain from the gallbladder result in all negative tests. On a few occasions, I have removed the gallbladder as the last "test". Sometimes the gallbladder appears normal and other times it appears very "sick" on visual inspection in spite all negative tests. So what I'm saying is don't give up on those doctors yet haha. I also want to mention that sometimes we doctors get on one track and ignore other possibilities. If there is nothing on the HIDA, I might get a second opinion from another internal medicine doctor and also a general surgeon.....fresh eyes and brains are sometimes needed.
@@9622paige good luck the only thing I got afterwards is bad acid reflux it has stayed with me but the rest of it all cleared up I'm dealing with that reflux day after day but everything else did disappear all the other pain thank God I wish you the best and I'm praying for you
@@firefly-cq5ck reflux may be a result of insufficient stomach acid. Most ppl think its caused by too much acid. Its not. If you can tolerate the smell take 1 tspn of Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar in a small glass of warm water on waking and b4 lunch and dinner. Betaine HCL is a widely available supplement that may also be helpful. All the best
@@KiwiBee21 I have low functioning gallbladder, hiatal hernia, and chronic silent reflux which causes my esophagus to have strictures have had to have it dilated 3 times. Get my gallbladder out Thursday
I'm getting mine OUT on Jan 13.. finally.. It has done nothing but ruin my life.. I feel sick daily. Feels like something is *spraying* out watering there. Nausea.. diarrhea.. PAINS ! My regular 3 month checkup always includes blood work and all my blood work came bk bad.. including liver enzymes.. So I'm done w this gall bladder
I was diagnosed with gallbladder disease. No stones. My gallbladder just doesn't work right. I've tried everything and nothing seems to help. Is there any non surgical treatments that can resolve it?
When having gallbladder issues as I sometimes I get lightheaded, lower back pain when standing, walking,etc, When I sit or lie down no pain. Not feeling well, stopped all sugar and processed food ?.
Dr. Parker On your drawing , you showed a stone entering a narrow duct, why remove the gallbladder when you can possibly remove the stone by making an incision and remove it. Also can put a stent in the duct to widen it so any or no stone gets stuck. Another question, how large is the gallbladder ? Is it incision in small parts to be removed through the navel ? I’m hesitant to have the surgery even though I experienced pain a few times and put of surgery and wait it out. 75 here.
Dr. Parker from my ultrasound it found out that i have a polyp in my GB and my Doctor said it needs to be removed, is that the only option? What about medications to dissolve the polyp?
I was told I had stones, had a follow up appointment and didn’t go, doctor keep calling me to come in. Turns out it was a tumor. Now am so scared, am 35 and have a daughter. I don’t want to dye. Please when’s doctor recommends something listen to them.
When I have my gallbladder act up I use a heating pad and lay it on my bed and lay on it in the mid section of my back and the pain goes away 90%. My pain always last for 9-10 hours. Also turn the pad on hi.
Make sure you stay hydrated. So important for both gallbladder and pancreas. You might need a HIDA scan to check how efficient the gallbladder is working
That's what I have. Got really sick a month ago w severe chills, elevated liver function tests, and white count. Got admitted to the hospital. Us and then hida scan showed low function. Getting it out this week.
In November I had a laparoscopy for diagnosing endometriosis... now my gallbladder is playing up badly and I think it needs to be removed but I’ll have this confirmed by the ultrasound results tomorrow My question is would it be any problem performing another laparoscopy after only 8 months? I understand that one of the incisions would be performed through the bellybutton again so the same spot as previously. Thank you
Dear dr. Parker, i have one (16mm)) stone in my gallbladder. Sometimes i feel little pain sometime myback like kidney pain. I spent 3 years with stone. I am 40 years old. Should i have nesessary the surgery?
Every single person I know that has had their gallbladder taken out suffers worse digestion problems after the surgery. If a low functioning gallbladder causes so many problems it stands to reason that NO gallbladder will be even worse. All you do is trade one set of problems for another set. I just don't understand.
The removal of gallbladder should be last resort. Though people need to really change their diet. Also no alcohol I’ve read as you don’t want then issues with pancreas. I’ve watched so much and learning alot but I have a separate issue sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. I have a good diet. Bloods perfect so trying to educate myself more. Hydration is also the key to ensuring these organs are Happy also
I'm really debating this. I'm suffering greatly. I know now well now that I know what it is that I can use diet n other things. I'm afraid of suffering anyways.
I totally agree with you. Irritated bowel syndrome and not being able to absorb fat soluble vitamins like V- D3, V-A, V-E, V-A, and omega 3 oils. These are essential for lungs, digestive, nerves, inflammation, Thyroid and More! Tudca, which is a good bile salt...might help?
You described my symptoms and I was already suspecting this but I have dull pain in the gallbladder liver area while I am also very much bloated. The last two days were bad.
Is there any way you can operate without going through belly button? I have extreme phobia of anything touching or on my belly button? I know how stupid that sounds😌
I'm not hearing anyone talk about sludge. I dont have stones, but sludge. Waiting for surgeon to call back. Been sick on and off for over a year, consistently for over 4 mos. Tired of feeling awful.
I had my gallbladder removed yesterday, I have had sharp chest pains for years thought I was having heart attack alot. Chest pain has decreased just from yesterday. It does mimic heart attacks! 😢
Thank you very informative and interesting I believe I am having issues with my gallbladder so I will check with my doctor. Being diabetic I was blaming it on that but after listening to your discourse I know is something else
I’ve had upper right quadrant pain off and on for years. They tested the functionality of my gall bladder and said it was functioning about 13%. So it was removed. Still get the pain off and on to this day. 10 years later I do have digestive issues, constipation and diarrhea and still do not know the origin of the pain.
Hello and thank you for the info but why does no one talk about a hyperkinetic gallbladder? Mine is pumping bile at 100% and it’s a horrible condition with all the same symptoms as a bad slow gallbladder but even worse cuz most of my family has a sluggish gallbladder with or with out stones and mine even seems worse then theirs uug. Thank you and I hope You can maybe talk about this type of gallbladder one day.
Thanks for bringing it up Jessica! Honestly I’ll have to do some research on that! Never had anyone with it! But I will say that the most likely treatment is to remove it, as long as there is not a medication you are taking that is stimulating it!
My gallbladder is also hyper with an ejection fraction of 92%. The symptoms were horrible from chest pains, dull pain on the mid-left section of my abdomen, constant gas, and anxiety. After a year and several different tests I was sent for a Hida Scan where the dx was determined. Have surgery scheduled for next week to remove my gallbladder. Hopefully it’s a success. Just want to feel somewhat normal again. There is definitely not enough education regarding a hyperkinetic gallbladder. Thanks!
My sister had that gallstone . Also a fatty liver which scared and worried her so bad . But in the ultrasound its not only 1 stone found but theres some tiny stone too. . She's in pain . Is that something to be worried or need a surgery asap. Pls have some advice for it doc. Really aporeciated .
How do the surgeons perform surgery on an obese patient? (Myself) are they able to get through the fat laparoscopically or will I have open surgery? Thanks
Good luck to all of you! I had mine out three years ago. I only have issues in the morning occasionally now if I eat too much fat at breakfast. But the rest of the day I can eat whatever I want without issue.
I am on the waiting list for it i have had cholecystitis a few times and pancreatits my gallbladder is contracted and impacted with gallstones with added complication of its higher up due to a punctured lung that the bottom of it was damaged and never full re inflated resulting in the liver and gallbladder going higher
Funny you should say that, I went to my pre op last Wednesday, this is now the following Tuesday , and my BP was 171/91 , it’s always been borderline in the past I’ve been told, but never as high as this …..the nurse didn’t seem too bothered and I’ve had no word back to say that it’ll cancel the op so suppose I’m going ahead 🤷🏻♀️xxx
hi DR PARKER how are you im looking for your suggestion if you can i have pain for 3 years and the only symptoms were pain in the back and side and diarrhea they just did an echo while they were doing it the nurse pushed so hard pain started in my abdomen and theres blood in my urine its like orangy brown they said the stone or watever it is its 8mm by 8mm can they just remove the stone or they would have to remove the Gallbladder?
Mine started going bad at age 7and it was misdiagnosed as a stomach virus at age 12 in the hospital. it finally got so bad i rushed to the er thinking i was dieing. I was so full of stones i had to have it removed at age 24. The gallstone attacks would trigger my asthma... so it felt like i was being squeezed harder and harder by a boa constrictor with every breath untill id throw up.... i do not miss having that thing...
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I'll never forget my two attacks before my gallbladder was removed. They were like childbirth. Nothing at all like your description of the upper and back pain. It radiated everywhere. It was agony. The first time I was loaded up with morphine injections and sent home after a night. The second time I saw a doctor who sent me strait to surgery. Thank God.
Yes, let us thank “god” for your and everyone else’s incomprehensible agony day in and day out. Amen.
I’m currently 21 weeks pregnant and had my gallbladder removed due to how painful the attacks were. I had never felt anything like that in my life, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone
@@MKSpeakzGod be with you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Note: the video was talking about Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)... NOT the full "Gallbladder Attack". An inflamed pancreas is only PART of a full Gallbladder Attack.
Some GB attacks I've had are 12 hrs of horrible pain... and if I throw up at all it's in hour # 10.
The full attack can have many more symptoms (belly pain, straight up the center of chest, then spread across chest. Head sweat, body chills, forearms tingling, fatigue that comes out of nowhere, rapid breathing that gets more shallow- almost panting. What worked for me it to try to keep sitting upright, supported in back my lots of pillows. Lying down horizontal makes the attack worse!!! Lying still as I can, and trying to stabilize my breathing
Luckily by cutting out fats, I've stopped GB attacks for many years.
This is by far there clearest explanation of gall bladder disease I have seen on TH-cam. Sums it all up perfectly for me. Thanks !
For anyone with abdominal pain, I know it really sucks and I sympathize with you. It’s awful especially at night time trying to rest and you can’t because the pain just keeps you awake. I’ve been there. Hot showers sometimes helped me. Just remember it’ll pass eventually and you’ll get through it.
Except for when it doesn't pass for say 6 hours, then it's time for the hospital and serious pain meds.
Thank you 😢❤
Had mine taken out a week ago. No digestive issues at all. You have to remember 95%+ of gallbladder surgery is very successful and no longer term problems. Unfortunately the other 5%, most of whom have other medical issues as well as gallbladder problems, write a lot of comments on youtube !
Thanks holi I'm having mine removed in 2 days and a bit nervous
@@killamilla702 good luck, I'm sure it will be fine!
@@jj9749 thanks
Mine coming out Thursday. Ready for pain to be over.
@@sheraria I had the same feeling 2 years ago just before I had mine out. I'm sure you won't regret it. Living without being worried about that pain coming back is very liberating.
My brother suffer a long time with stomach pain and now found out having a gallblader problem. Thanks to this video
Same thing with my husband and he never seen a doctor he has insurance but never used it 😟 and now couple days ago he was in pain suddenly we ended at ER then they found out that he has gallbladder stones so he needs to get a surgery to remove the stones or all gallbladder 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️we hope everything will be fine 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
My father had Surgery and I don't even understand what's all about until i found this video and made me understand. Thanks Doctor and God Bless.
Thanks so much for explaining what happened yesterday. I had gallbladder removed and had know idea what hit me. First attack. I know the docs explained but I wasn't quite with it. You are a great teacher.
You didn't have your first attack until after surgery? I'm sorry I'm curious is that what your saying?
That was very complete, especially covering the return to work detail & why the cholesterol checked out fine, but may be higher in the bile sac - Thank You for taking the time for this.
8 years later and you’re still The best !!!!! I’ve been watching videos from 2024 down to 2022 and they don’t even compare to this Wow 🤩
I'm so glad if seen this. I'm from the uk. Iv put up with this pain since I was pregnant. So for two years now. It's been awful. My midwife thought it was the muscle in the middle of upper abdomen taring😬. It was Like a burning sensation. Then suffer at least one a day since then. Its wasn't until I had an ultrasound that it showed gall stones about 11mm I think they said lots of them. Just waited for my referral to see consultant down. Fingers crossed I'll be pain free soon. Thank you so much for this video. You explained it in very simple term. X 😊
You did a phenomenal job at explaining all this. You covered a lot of my question! Thanks man! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Watching this while rolling on the floor crying with pain which is happening almost every 2nd night now. This is despite having a very early dinner and trying to eat non-spicy foods. I had an ultrasound and it showed some medium sized gallstones but they're reluctant to do surgery. My whole diaphragm feels on fire all the way to my back. This is no way to live!! 😭
I keep getting sent home, although they think it should be removed, I’m at the hospital nearly every second day with it. No stones that they can see and my bloods are “normal” ... then explain my pain?
Awww🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@sage-mareemandich156 they want to you to get worse while they make more money off of you...medical practice at its finest smh
@@tjgrafiks I live in Australia, emergency hospital visits don’t cost money, neither do some planned surgeries
@@sage-mareemandich156 yes but continued use of medication does
Thank you for the drawing! I have a better understanding of my gallbladder issues and upcoming surgery.
this are the kind of doctors we need. thanks doc!
thank u sooo much
Appreciate Video! Apologies for butting in, I would love your opinion. Have you thought about - Eonhloe Spectacular Eradicator (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a good one off product for eradicating your gallstones naturally minus the normal expense. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my close friend Aubrey at very last got cool results with it.
Full disclaimer ! I am not a medical doctor, and I am not giving you any medical advice! Please consult with your own doctor for your personal knowledge! They want you to thank them in there pockets ! Starting at potentially $7000 plus by describing it as cosmetic surgery! Gallbladder surgery should be classified as a medically necessary surgery! That means life style diet changes and bile salts such as tudca may help! If Intrested use goggle to do your own reasearch! You can also watch Dr. Eric Berg ‘s videos on gallbladder surgery, gallstones, bike and five ways to remove gallbladder sludge! Have an awesome day! ❤
Are there any ways to prevent surgery and dissolve the stones? Taking the gallbladder out can cause all kinds of digestive issues. I feel like Doctors are too quick to take it out.
Fight4 ME thank you I have known about this for a number of years people do not know about the stone dissolving drugs and end up having them taken out these doctors all sound good Don’t they
Surgeons do surgery. That is their focus. I'm trying to avoid GB surgery by natural means - dietary change and supplement to help dissolve stones. Wish me luck.
Precisely the question I've been having, and 100% agreed!
Look up dr. Hulda Clark gallbladders flush
4 TBS olive oil follollowed by 2 TBS lemon juice.
Repeat every 15 mins until you have consumed one pint of olive oil and half pint of lemon juice.
Then just wait for body to pass them.
It sounds horrible but if you're in pain you'll try anything. It worked for me. Gallstones will return because they will be made again BUT it works!!
Got my gallbladder out 6 wks ago no pain but no appetite now hopefully it will come back in time.glad I got it out after years of pain.
How’s it going now?
@@자시엘-l1s also keen to know
I had Gallbladder stones. So painful brought on with certain foods. Had it removed and I feel great no side effects. The only remedy to calm it down was two teaspoons of appe cider vinegar in a glass of apple juice. The pain felt like a backache with two knifes in my kidneys.
This pain is no joke. I've ended up with gallstones due to rapid weight loss which I was never warned could happen. Currently waiting for surgery & I'm having several severe attacks a week. Severely affects your quality of life & mental health. Never felt pain like it.
Ty for sharing your expertise with us. I have been 4 days suffering pajn in my stomach and right side, vomiting and nausea, the pain is awful from my top rib below my chest to almost the belly button. Because of the co vi d, I am afraid to go to the hospital. Ty for your time. HUGS and blessings for all.
Update 👍was a blocked bile duct needed a stent surgery done, and now I have bile duct cancer spread to my stomach and pancreas
UPDATE: I Finally went to hospital after turning jaundice in September. It was a blockage in my bile duct. Had a stent put in for 2 to 3 months. HUGS and GOD bless you all
I have had pain in my stomach for years and been miss diagnosed and didnt get told about having gallstones in my stomach just found out a few days ago back in 2017 i had been diagnosed with gallstones and my doctor who has taken me as his patient cause he is new to me told me that its 2020 now thats 3 years of being in so much pain.
@@SkywatcherSandra was this blockage in the sphincter of Oddi ? Im trying to find more about this. Also did they give you HIDA scan is that how they found out about your blockage? I wish you well in your recovery
I have gallstone and this is helpful. I am going in the hospital in the morning. I have been on a diet trying to lose weight. I have stop drinking soda. I am drinking more water eating fruit to help.
Thank you so much for explaining with clarity. I'm still debating on having this surgery. My pain comes and goes and is mostly on the right lower side. I thank you again for shedding light regarding gallbladder stages and complications. Stay safe and God Bless.
If you have time, change your diet and do some liver/gb cleanses. You may be able to keep your gb. Check out dr Josh Axe's "Gallbladder Cleanse: 5 steps to a healthy gallbladder"
Thank you great video. I had something not quite right for a while and finally identified as gall bladder and eventually just had it taken out. Should have done it a long time ago. This video is accurate.
What was the" not quite right", like?
A lot of indigestion and heartburn, sharp pains in the chest that made me worry I was having a heart attack. Sometimes the pain was so intense I couldn't get out of bed. Also I would get terrible hangovers if I drank alcohol. Hope this helps.@@denisehampton3102
Can you talk about the difference between physiological vs. functional gallbladder issues and what a patient can do.... (ie. Functionally they aren’t making enough bile). What if someone suddenly starts eating a ketogenic diet, will they have issues due to more bile production? What if a patient presents with all of the symptoms of a gallstone but on exam and ultrasound no stones are seen...
Keep going back for scans until you do I had this problem for years as my gallstones were too small to be seen on a scan but over a period of time they grew bigger and was able to be seen on a scan more visually. maybe they are too small to be found yet on a scan? But don't give up, keep on their case about it xx
My pain was in the middle and on the left side. But the tests showed gallbladder disease bad enough that surgery is recommended. That's one of the reasons that mine was so hard to diagnose.
I finally found someone with the exact symptom or problem. Me too...pain in the middle..had two endoscopy..Gastro says no gastritis..i beg for a Hida Scan bec he did not want me to get one....my gallbladder working only 7%. Get pain only in the upper middle stomach..never on the right side. Will ck with doctor if it needs to be removed. Did you get your removed?
Thank you for sharing. That’s my problem right now.
I have so much pain on the left than the right side and I am wondering why this is happening, knowing well that gallbladder pains mostly occur on the right side.
Doctors are useless. Get the HIDA scan. It is a simple procedure but needs to be done to check gallbladder function plus tests liver. I had one done and found my gallbladder is not emptying efficiently and I have a sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. I’m trying to find out more about this. I have ceased alcohol all together not that I drank much but it isn’t good for pancreas. I also do stretches and stopped eating red meat as my pain was unbearable. I drink and stay hydrated and I drink a lot. The pain for me when it first started was on LEFT side which is why doctors just ignored. All my scans were normal
But it was only HIDA scan that showed this up. I found wheh in hospital the light diet helped to alleviate pain but also hydration.
Buck Parker, I feel that it's important to provide people with good health and nutritional information. People after getting their gallbladder removed should change their diet and lifestyle as they actually caused the gallstones to form. If they don't change their diet, something else will break. You don't get gallstones because you have bad luck or a bad gene. Gallstones aren't formed because people eat too much cholesterol either. Bile is made out of cholesterol and gallstones are a consequence of not enough bile as it sits stagnated in the gallbladder and crystalizes into gallstones. The consumption of good fats triggers the gallbladder to squeeze bile into the small intestine, so a low fat diet works against a healthy gallbladder. Likewise, wheat has a lectin called Wheat Germ Agglutinin (WGA) that causes blood clotting or agglutination. This WGA has the undesired ability to block the production of a hormone called cholecystokinin (CCK), the hormone that causes your gallbladder to squeeze and release bile.
"Gallstones aren't formed because people eat too much cholesterol" Wrong. Did you know that vegans don't get gallbladder disease? Cholesterol is in all animal products.
This guy is probably less concerned about healing you naturally, but rather quick to recommend gallbladder removal. Its true what you are saying. The gmo foods and glyphosate also kill our good bacteria
@@allencrider I bet you think vegans don't have cholesterol.
Quite right. I got gallstones from medication not fat. I gained the weight because the meds slowed my thyroid and I desperately tried to keep all the fat out of my diet. Presto, stones appeared in agony and my gallbladder was removed. Nothing at all to do with eating fat. I eat fat now though and it doesn't do me any harm at all.
@@pepper419 Why?
Over the last few weeks I have been getting sudden 'attacks' of pain which are right across my abdomen. It's an intense ache and hollow feeling, that makes me writhe in pain. It lasts quite a few hours. Yesterday I felt fine, had a light lunch with only 1 teaspoon of coconut oil. Unfortunately I ate bread, which I don't usually do. I would say that half an hour later i started getting pains in the middle of my upper abdomen, and really felt grim. Within another hour or so I could barely walk. I had chills and fever, nausea, vomiting, and all i wanted to do, and did do, was crawl into bed. The pain /discomfort hasn't abated. I have pain in my upper right quadrant, as well as pain in my mid back region, sort of where my kidneys are. I took painkillers last night which helped a bit, but still have fever and pain on my right and into my back, right - hand side. Also a headache. Does this sound like gallbladder?
Maureen Sanders yes when u have that pain drink apple side vinegar with apple juice or water put 2 teaspoons. .pain will go away like in 15 to 20 min...try drink that at least one a week..or any time u eat grease food don't eat fry eggs nothing fry...I will have my remove next Tuesday God bless you...pray to God take the pain away...
I had simular symptoms 2 days ago, which worsen to intense unbearable pain. I experienced bone crushing contractions that only intensified the pain, even after 50mg of tramadol and smoking some pot the pain presisted, it did not subside. (Not that I condone, promote or recommend self medicating.) I was in a bad state of mind.The pain i felt was far greater than any of my 5 c-sections including labor pains and post surgery recovery. Also, I had no support. My husband down played my complaints and pass it off me being needy and seeking attention. He left me alone, which made me more proactive and I went to the hospital. That is when i learned I had gallstones and needed to remove my gallbladder.
This is new to me and i find comfort in learning about the gallbladder and hearing testimonies of other people with this issue. It can be terrifying as you feel like your inside are going to explode.
Its important to get medical care and know what your dealing with.
I wish you the best, and hope for a speedy recovery.
No fats when you wanna clean the gaulblader ,
Gaulblader liver cleanse ,andrais moritz has a prodocol
@@kimberlyrosssegovia203 I've been in the miserable tides of gallbladder pain for about a year. And I'm so sorry that you had a family member who dismissed the most unbearable pain imaginable as something you were making up. I've had to explain to my own family that it feels like someone is taking a lead pipe and is slowly sawing back & forth through my upper right rip cage to my back with relentless fury. And NOTHING, no position or massage will help alleviate these hours of antagonizing pain. I'm surprised you didn't straight up leave your husband, no offense. The fact that he saw you in agony and dismissed it so cavalierly must've made you feel so alone, and that breaks my heart for you truly. Gallbladder pain sends you into a helpless feeling of despair and depression, because it is persistent. It ruins our ability to simply eat anything without the intense fear that this horrifying pain will come back.
Did you end up having the gallbladder removed? And if so, how have you been since then? I genuinely hope that you're doing better. Only those who have experienced this awful madness can truly understand the terrifying physical and emotional grip it has on our lives. And I sincerely hope and pray your life has seen brighter days since your post.
*hugs to you*
Thank you for this video I just made a trip to the ER this weekend found out I have gallstones
What were your symptoms 😩 I think I have gallstone also 🙏🏽
Pain in the upper abdomen, gas ,dizziness, headache ,blurry vision and fever , watery stools , throwing up
It can also effect your kidneys oh low blood pressure
Wow that's so interesting because my incisions were along the center of my stomach and one in my belly button
I’ve been looking at this due to neglect from nhs I’ve been looking for answers myself but I am literally showing every symptom of gallbladder disease.
Whilst i can appreciate the desire of people to avoid surgical removal of any organ and specifically the GB in the context of this presentation, one of the most informative aspects explained is the spectrum or continuum from biliary colic through to organ destruction/sepsis. Lets be real here - milk thistle, citrus peels, a GB flush and gentian root have their uses however if im at the pointier end of the spectrum and losing a throw down with GB sepsis im not thinking about ways to retain a necrotic malfunctioning organ and im thankful of competent surgeons who can remove it quickly. This is not the time for herbal preps, tinctures, traditional medicine or prayer alone. No im not a medical professional
Very informative- you explained everything in a way that’s so easy to understand.
I wanted to give an update; I just had an ultrasound with reference to the several gallstones that I had initially, and they have been significantly reduced in size!! I was very pleased with the results, obviously.
I'm cautiously optimistic that the gallstones will completely dissolve, in the future. I have been on US for several months. I have also been very cautious with my diet, along with taking milk thistle, taking Tudca, increasing vitamin D3, along with other supplements.
I am very fortunate that I had gallstones that were asymptomatic. They were discovered by accident when an ultrasound was ordered for my stomach, at my request, because of mild, but ongoing stomach pain.
It was a very good wake up call for me, however, to really pay attention to what I was eating, and to the quality of food I was eating, and to really feed my body, foods that were truly healing, and giving me good bacteria. I've eaten many salads with multiple fresh veggies, including artichokes, dark green lettuce (arugula) along with fresh spinach, all which are great for the digestive tract, along with yogurt that is low in sugar content, but free of artificial ingredients.
I will state, however, that everyone is completely different with regards to the level of medical care that they need. What works for me, may or may not work for the next person.
I was very fortunate, as I wasn't in extreme pain, as anyone knows that has had a gallbladder attack, can attest to, just how painful these attacks are.
For many people, surgery is their only option, and it can truly, save their lives.
Is there no way to treat the issue causing the gallbladder to create stones rather than just removing it?
Thank you so much Doc...I have been nervous about this you explained it so very well! Thank you, thank you THANK YOU ❤
What about a pylop on the gallbladder should it be removed the gallbladder?? Also have a cyst on the liver.?
thank u....im battling with it right now....😕
Thank you. I just found out I have gallstones. I have had pain off and on for a few years. Gallbladder wall is slightly thickened, going for a HIDA scan next. Have a lot of bloating, gas and cramping in general.
My ultra sound revealed no stones or sludge. Hida scan 92% ejection fraction rate (hyperkinetic gallbladder). Met with surgeon who is willing to remove my gallbladder due to my pain but I'm not sure what to do. I'm not overweight & do not have diabetes. There are very few studies pertaining to my condition which makes research extremely limited. Diet has always been healthy but now I've completely cut out all red meat & fatty foods. Hoping for the best, thanks!
Same issue which is causing more pain 4 months later. Gallbladder seems to be in almost constant activity. Has to wait due to same day surgery shut down. Pain intensified the last 2 weeks with diet. Will see surgeon in 2 days to schedule removal. All the common symptoms, but vomiting. Tired, lost weight, pain lasting for hours. On FMLA. Doctor says 2 week recovery. Hopeful for same day surgery.
try regular 2 or 3 day fasts. Start with one day fasts. And remove all hydrogenated fats from your diet; also don't eat sugar or honey or maple syrup or white flour products or potatoes. Or rice. Or pasta. Or pizza.
Awesome video doc. Have you seen patients with a dull back ache and nausea after eating
What is gallbladder polyp? What are its complications? What is the remedy?
Very much informative video 👌👌the message is very clear that
if u r suffering a lot with gallbladder stone attacks , it is recommended that u should get operated as soon as possible...Now with the help of laparoscopic surgery it has become very very less painful procedure with very less or negligible blood loss and being minimal invasive procedure it gives cosmetic result too..I.e negligible scar over the surgical site.☺️
Thank you very much for the informative video. I am living with gallbladder pain for almost 11 months now. Since I come from a developing country, we do not have the facilities to do vital surgeries. I used to have pains on the righthand side of my chest and below the ribs then radiate to the back and shoulder blades but now the left hand side is even getting worse. I don't know why the left had side? please I need advise, thanks.
That's beginning to sound more like kidney pain. If you eat and drink sugary stuff, stop it at once and drink a lot of water.
You are a very intelligent doctor!!! This is the best explanation of it that I’ve heard!!💞👍
I had acute cholelithiasis. Presented as pain under my sternum so it felt like I was having a heart attack. Pain was so very bad, I had to scream when I was in emergency to get pain meds.
Yeah! "Just take some Tylenol " right?😖😡😢 I wish there was a gaget that gave them your pain when you went in to see them!
I have read that even after you have your gallbladder out you continue to have problems so what can be done to try to fix this before you have surgery?
I had fever and chills for months gastros never could figure out what was wrong until I had a gallbladder attack and had it removed
How was your recovery. Is everything OK now that you've had the surgery? X
I'm scared mine are back. I didn't do the surgery. They didn't do any type of test, just observed how much pain I was in & how long. They only gave me pain medicine & in 2 weeks no more pain. 2 yrs later it's back. I'm scared of the procedure , ppl say they regret it, alot of problems, new diet needed. 🤷♀️ what do I do?
Can't thank you enough for this video, Dr. Parker!!!
Do you suggest first changing diets? Also going on supplements like Chandra Piedra, stone breakers? Lots of people say they work.
can you have gall bladder issues when abdominal ultrasound and x-rays are normal? I have symptoms of occasional Diarrhea, lots of gas, some nausea, and pain in my upper right abdomen that sometimes radiates to my back, all the symptoms come and go, and why would the ultrasound come back normal?
Yes you can! My ultrasound didn't tell Dr's. Anything. Also had a hydascan that also wasn't the best imaging. I had mine removed yesterday, because I had so many symptoms. I feel much better already! I couldn't get out of bed almost the whole month. At the hospital 4 times. & now I'm recovering. Get it rechecked, be persistent! You will feel better!
how about dissolving the stones with a laser.
how about helping people prevent gallstones.
so quick to rip it out. it’s there for a reason just like all the parts we have.
ripping out an organ opens up the door for other problems that will never go away.
seems like the intelligent thing to do is to dissolve the stones and prevent further stones from developing by changing your diet and lifestyle. I know this is all that people talk about these days but it’s true.
we eat too much we eat too fast we eat too often, and we eat the wrong foods.
most of these diseases are caused by Candida, SIBO and parasites, because we eat the wrong foods, chronic stress, and a polluted environment.
I totally agree with you ❤
Can this cause bloating after i eat and digestive problems?
I had a stabbing pain at bottom of sternum right where you put your fist. Along with pain on left side of neck back, hit me like a freight train out of the blue. Ambulance took me in to make sure it wasn’t a heart attack. Xray and cardiac tests were ok.
A couple weeks later I had a nagging stabbing pain above belly button, over the day it migrated to lower right Q, then stretched from there to up under ribs in upper right Q. Pain was excruciating… I’ve got 4 kids, given birth with no medicine… this was that level of pain. I had tears running down my face, nauseous, whist white, sweating… pain was one of the worst in my life. So much so when triage Doc asked to touch my stomach And started for it I started crying begging him not to. It lasted several hours and ended with RUQ up under ribs for 2 weeks. Variations in pain level but nothing like it had been in ER. The CT for entire abdomen was fine, but advised an ultrasound for gallbladder and liver.
Got that a week or so later and gallbladder unremarkable and liver was more dense than a previous scan.
I still have sporadic typical gallbladder pain. Nagging aches at my ribs, always severely bloated, nauseous, gaseous. Have a HIDA scan tomorrow and I’m just expecting nothing at this point. What is it going to show that the X-ray, CT, U/S hasn’t? Like everything else I’m now just expecting “nothing remarkable” to show up again. It’s frustrating. I don’t know how I can have such EXCRUCIATING off the charts beyond level 10 pain at its peak like that for over an hour and…. Nothing. Nothing shows up. Everything’s fine on the scans. On the tests. I love my GP. He doesn’t like leaving any stones unturned so he wanted this HIDA Scan ASAP, but I plan on being prepared for no answers again. And he retires this month ☹️ Best Doc I’ve ever had. So whoever is taking his place until I find a new physician is going to handle the results. If this comes back showing nothing, my GP would move on to the next thing, diagnostically speaking, bc nothing can cause that much pain and continuous problems and not be “nothing”. But he’s gone and this new GP could very well look at the past tests, an ok HIDA scan and say, “well, all scans show no problems.” And leaving it at that.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this and had it somehow figured out? I’m grasping at straws at this point I’m so discouraged….
Sorry you are having such a tough time. I have seen pain from the gallbladder result in all negative tests. On a few occasions, I have removed the gallbladder as the last "test". Sometimes the gallbladder appears normal and other times it appears very "sick" on visual inspection in spite all negative tests. So what I'm saying is don't give up on those doctors yet haha. I also want to mention that sometimes we doctors get on one track and ignore other possibilities. If there is nothing on the HIDA, I might get a second opinion from another internal medicine doctor and also a general surgeon.....fresh eyes and brains are sometimes needed.
Thank you for the information doctor. I have stones in my gallbladder and I don't feel good.
Can the stones not get stuck, but act like a check valve and just temporarily close it off. But the stones are still free floating?
You hv explained very nicely gall bladder working and problems associated with it and the procedure.
I wasn't so lucky I did mine last Sunday get out hospital Tuesday and back in the hospital again am hoping for the best
What about biliary dyskinesia not too much is said about that please give me some insight on this this is a condition that I have
fire fly getting mine out tomorrow due to this. It’s only functioning at 10%
@@9622paige good luck the only thing I got afterwards is bad acid reflux it has stayed with me but the rest of it all cleared up I'm dealing with that reflux day after day but everything else did disappear all the other pain thank God I wish you the best and I'm praying for you
@@firefly-cq5ck reflux may be a result of insufficient stomach acid. Most ppl think its caused by too much acid. Its not. If you can tolerate the smell take 1 tspn of Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar in a small glass of warm water on waking and b4 lunch and dinner. Betaine HCL is a widely available supplement that may also be helpful. All the best
@@KiwiBee21 I have low functioning gallbladder, hiatal hernia, and chronic silent reflux which causes my esophagus to have strictures have had to have it dilated 3 times. Get my gallbladder out Thursday
@@9622paigewhat were your symptoms? How are y ou now?
Please do a video on biliary dyskinesia. Thank you!
I was just diagnosed with this and would like more information, too!
I'm getting mine OUT on Jan 13.. finally.. It has done nothing but ruin my life.. I feel sick daily. Feels like something is *spraying* out watering there. Nausea.. diarrhea.. PAINS !
My regular 3 month checkup always includes blood work and all my blood work came bk bad.. including liver enzymes.. So I'm done w this gall bladder
Sad to hear this, and at this point it is probably considered diseased gallbladder,unfortunately.
What are the symptoms of the bacteria I have had the side pains plus low fever feeling for over a year now!
Ohh forget to say thx alot for the vid, and allsow ask a question.
Isnt it possble to remove the stones, if its stones that is the problem?
Not Gallstones unfortunately..Only certain Kidney stones.
I was diagnosed with gallbladder disease. No stones. My gallbladder just doesn't work right. I've tried everything and nothing seems to help.
Is there any non surgical treatments that can resolve it?
When having gallbladder issues as I sometimes I get lightheaded, lower back pain when standing, walking,etc,
When I sit or lie down no pain. Not feeling well, stopped all sugar and processed food ?.
Why all doctors want to just remove it before trying an alternative what about the use of ursodiol, chenodiol, or a combination?
Dr. Parker
On your drawing , you showed a stone entering a narrow duct, why remove the gallbladder when you can possibly remove the stone by making an incision and remove it. Also can put a stent in the duct to widen it so any or no stone gets stuck.
Another question, how large is the gallbladder ? Is it incision in small parts to be removed through the navel ? I’m hesitant to have the surgery even though I experienced pain a few times and put of surgery and wait it out.
75 here.
Dr. Parker from my ultrasound it found out that i have a polyp in my GB and my Doctor said it needs to be removed, is that the only option? What about medications to dissolve the polyp?
I like this doctor he explained really .idont have bladder anymore but im in pain sometimes .i want to see you doctor .
I was told I had stones, had a follow up appointment and didn’t go, doctor keep calling me to come in. Turns out it was a tumor. Now am so scared, am 35 and have a daughter. I don’t want to dye. Please when’s doctor recommends something listen to them.
When I have my gallbladder act up I use a heating pad and lay it on my bed and lay on it in the mid section of my back and the pain goes away 90%. My pain always last for 9-10 hours. Also turn the pad on hi.
Take Ox Bile salts to help you slowly dissolve them.
Make sure you stay hydrated. So important for both gallbladder and pancreas. You might need a HIDA scan to check how efficient the gallbladder is working
Why can't I just keep my gallbladder but lose the stones?
Thank you so much for the information. Really helpful! I wanted to know, what to do If I have gallbladder sludge ?
That's what I have. Got really sick a month ago w severe chills, elevated liver function tests, and white count. Got admitted to the hospital. Us and then hida scan showed low function. Getting it out this week.
@@sherariahow are you now?
I’m a 47 year old man getting ready to have this thing removed. Will it affect anything else afterwards???
In November I had a laparoscopy for diagnosing endometriosis... now my gallbladder is playing up badly and I think it needs to be removed but I’ll have this confirmed by the ultrasound results tomorrow
My question is would it be any problem performing another laparoscopy after only 8 months? I understand that one of the incisions would be performed through the bellybutton again so the same spot as previously.
Thank you
Dear dr. Parker, i have one (16mm)) stone in my gallbladder. Sometimes i feel little pain sometime myback like kidney pain. I spent 3 years with stone. I am 40 years old. Should i have nesessary the surgery?
Please do a video on gallbladder polyps.
Every single person I know that has had their gallbladder taken out suffers worse digestion problems after the surgery. If a low functioning gallbladder causes so many problems it stands to reason that NO gallbladder will be even worse. All you do is trade one set of problems for another set. I just don't understand.
The removal of gallbladder should be last resort. Though people need to really change their diet. Also no alcohol I’ve read as you don’t want then issues with pancreas. I’ve watched so much and learning alot but I have a separate issue sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. I have a good diet. Bloods perfect so trying to educate myself more. Hydration is also the key to ensuring these organs are Happy also
I'm really debating this. I'm suffering greatly. I know now well now that I know what it is that I can use diet n other things. I'm afraid of suffering anyways.
I totally agree with you. Irritated bowel syndrome and not being able to absorb fat soluble vitamins like V- D3, V-A, V-E, V-A, and omega 3 oils. These are essential for lungs, digestive, nerves, inflammation, Thyroid and More! Tudca, which is a good bile salt...might help?
This is awesome. Can you please do one like this on kidney stones as well?
Hello dear friend I'm suffering with smiliar syndrome how are you and how is your pains?
What of I don't have gallstones, but I'm having all the symptoms? Can you have a bad gallbladder?
Could be your pancreas or liver are super fatty-- get them checked out before it becomes a big problem and make some Diet adjustments.
You described my symptoms and I was already suspecting this but I have dull pain in the gallbladder liver area while I am also very much bloated. The last two days were bad.
How are you friend?I'm suffering with smiliar pains now days.well past 1 year.
Get a HIDA scan to check how it is working
Is there any way you can operate without going through belly button? I have extreme phobia of anything touching or on my belly button? I know how stupid that sounds😌
I'm not hearing anyone talk about sludge. I dont have stones, but sludge. Waiting for surgeon to call back. Been sick on and off for over a year, consistently for over 4 mos. Tired of feeling awful.
Coffee enema clear this sludge
I have that too. Did it ever feel like it was your heart? That always worries me even though ER ruled that out.
I had my gallbladder removed yesterday, I have had sharp chest pains for years thought I was having heart attack alot. Chest pain has decreased just from yesterday. It does mimic heart attacks! 😢
Thank you very informative and interesting I believe I am having issues with my gallbladder so I will check with my doctor. Being diabetic I was blaming it on that but after listening to your discourse I know is something else
Amazing job explaining this. Thank you.
Fantastic in depth discussion!
Can you do a video about gall bladder issues and removal during pregnancy?
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Does the stones and your gallbladder causes you to get chest pain in the middle as well.
I have been having that pain in the center of my chest as well!
I’ve had upper right quadrant pain off and on for years. They tested the functionality of my gall bladder and said it was functioning about 13%. So it was removed. Still get the pain off and on to this day.
10 years later I do have digestive issues, constipation and diarrhea and still do not know the origin of the pain.
I been in pain for two weeks go for a hida scan on Friday
Hello and thank you for the info but why does no one talk about a hyperkinetic gallbladder? Mine is pumping bile at 100% and it’s a horrible condition with all the same symptoms as a bad slow gallbladder but even worse cuz most of my family has a sluggish gallbladder with or with out stones and mine even seems worse then theirs uug.
Thank you and I hope You can maybe talk about this type of gallbladder one day.
Thanks for bringing it up Jessica! Honestly I’ll have to do some research on that! Never had anyone with it! But I will say that the most likely treatment is to remove it, as long as there is not a medication you are taking that is stimulating it!
My gallbladder is also hyper with an ejection fraction of 92%. The symptoms were horrible from chest pains, dull pain on the mid-left section of my abdomen, constant gas, and anxiety. After a year and several different tests I was sent for a Hida Scan where the dx was determined. Have surgery scheduled for next week to remove my gallbladder. Hopefully it’s a success. Just want to feel somewhat normal again. There is definitely not enough education regarding a hyperkinetic gallbladder. Thanks!
My sister had that gallstone . Also a fatty liver which scared and worried her so bad . But in the ultrasound its not only 1 stone found but theres some tiny stone too. . She's in pain . Is that something to be worried or need a surgery asap. Pls have some advice for it doc. Really aporeciated .
How do the surgeons perform surgery on an obese patient? (Myself) are they able to get through the fat laparoscopically or will I have open surgery? Thanks
very informative Doc. Thank you!
How about if it’s Gallbladder Cholesterosis? Is it the same as gallstones?
How important is the gallbladder in our body?
@@belendestura8835 Not very, it's just a bag and you can live without it. I've lived without mine for thirty years and it's done me no harm.
What about a low functioning or non-functioning gallbladder?
Yes this is what they are saying about me and wanting to remove it
@@allthingspossible4569 same thing happened to me and had mine out
Getting mine out Thursday for this reason. No stones just sludge and low function.
Good luck to all of you! I had mine out three years ago. I only have issues in the morning occasionally now if I eat too much fat at breakfast. But the rest of the day I can eat whatever I want without issue.
I am on the waiting list for it i have had cholecystitis a few times and pancreatits my gallbladder is contracted and impacted with gallstones with added complication of its higher up due to a punctured lung that the bottom of it was damaged and never full re inflated resulting in the liver and gallbladder going higher
Is it possible that you get high blood pressure because of gallstones?
Funny you should say that, I went to my pre op last Wednesday, this is now the following Tuesday , and my BP was 171/91 , it’s always been borderline in the past I’ve been told, but never as high as this …..the nurse didn’t seem too bothered and I’ve had no word back to say that it’ll cancel the op so suppose I’m going ahead 🤷🏻♀️xxx
Please talk about polyps in gallbladder..
You can supplement on Choline ,bile salt according to Dr.Berg. Watch Dr.Berg bunch of videos on gallbladder.
hi DR PARKER how are you
im looking for your suggestion if you can
i have pain for 3 years and the only symptoms were pain in the back and side and diarrhea
they just did an echo while they were doing it the nurse pushed so hard pain started in my abdomen and theres blood in my urine its like orangy brown they said the stone or watever it is its 8mm by 8mm can they just remove the stone or they would have to remove the Gallbladder?
Mine started going bad at age 7and it was misdiagnosed as a stomach virus at age 12 in the hospital. it finally got so bad i rushed to the er thinking i was dieing. I was so full of stones i had to have it removed at age 24. The gallstone attacks would trigger my asthma... so it felt like i was being squeezed harder and harder by a boa constrictor with every breath untill id throw up.... i do not miss having that thing...