 Gallbladder
problems are usually caused by the presence of gallstones.
Gallstones form when the bile and other liquid chemicals
inside the gallbladder go out of balance. The result is
the chemical mixture turning into solid form or sediments.
Over time, some of these sediments begin to grow larger
in size and become what is known as gallstones.
If the gallstone is large and travels
into the cystic duct, it may block the flow of bile
out of the gallbladder. With its outlet blocked, the
gallbladder begins to swell. When the gallbladder becomes
over filled with bile, back flow of bile may occur.
As a result, the gallbladder may become infected. Symptoms
include sharp right sided or central abdominal pain,
usually after meals,
especially after oily food such as deep fried food,
curry etc. The
pain may radiate to the back or shoulder tip. These
may be
accompanying nausea, vomiting, fever or jaundice.
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