Tips for avoiding gallstones – Part 1

Gallstones are simply the collection of cholesterol that has solidified and can not be broken down by the bile acids. The propensity to develop gallstones greatly increases when a person’s diet is high in fat, cholesterol, and low in fiber. Also, the lack of regular exercise contributes to this situation.

Both men and women are susceptible to gallstones, however they are much more common in women. Women are more at risk once giving birth. Seemingly, the very hormones associated with the birth process, actually predispose women to the development of gallstones. Additionally, it is known that the older we become, the more likely we are to develop this very serious and painful digestive disorder. Conversely, there is some thought that there could be a genetic connection too. For instance, in my own family approximately 50% of the immediate family members have experienced debilitating gallbladder attacks. All of the attacks required the complete removal of the gallbladder, and many of the attacks occurred well under the age of thirty. This is not the usual case, but an awareness of the symptoms allows for quicker medical attention before a situation becomes emergent.

When sickness occurs each time food is injested, particularly with fatty, fried, greasy, spicey or any type of meat, this should be a warning sign that ones diet really must be changed to avoid the development of gallstones. At the point when a person is vomiting bile solely, it is time to get to a hospital. This signals the complete blockage of the common bile duct. The situation requires surgery to remove the gallbladder and antibiotics to fight the potentially life-threating infection of the bloodstream. Afterward, dietary changes imperative with complete aviodence of all high fat, high cholesterol, and low fiber foods. The post gallbladder removal diet should consist of very low cholesterol, low fat, fresh fruits and vegetables, high in fiber, with regular cardiovascular exercise. The consumption of any red meat should be on a very limited basis. Not only is this a healthy way of eating, but one to stave off the ever increasing gallstone emergency.

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