What Is Gallbladder Nausea?
One of the most common symptoms of a gallbladder attack, or other gall bladder problem, is gallbladder nausea. This nauseous feeling is something that, while possibly an indication of something else, may also be caused by some problem in the gallbladder.
Gallbladder - Overview
The gallbladder is a small sac-like organ that is on the underside of the liver on the right side of the abdomen. The function of the gall bladder is simple. It stores bile from the liver before it is secreted into the intestines. This bile is what helps the body metabolize and digest the fats in the food that is eaten.
Major Gallbladder Problem
The biggest problem that might occur with the gallbladder is in the form of gallstones. Within the gallbladder there are several different components that make up the bile. They are cholesterol, bile salt, and bilirubin. When the gallbladder is not functioning the way that is should, these components are left behind and form small crystallized stones.
These gallstones can create a large problem if they block off the bile ducts to the intestines. This blockage will cause severe pain as well as gallbladder nausea. However, it is not the only reason for the pain. Many times it is the actual problem with the gallbladder that causes the formation of the stones, that will be causing the pain and gallbladder nausea.
Gallbladder Disease
There are several different types of gallbladder disease. Some of them carry different symptoms, but they are all associated with gallbladder induced nausea.
Biliary Colic
For many patients who do have symptoms of a gallbladder attack, this is the most common. This disease causes severe pain in the upper right area of the abdomen. The pain can last for as little as 15 min. or up to several hours at a time. It is a radiating pain that can move its way around to the back and even up into the right shoulder.
Gallbladder Nausea
Besides the pain or Biliary Colic, there is also an intense feeling of nausea. This nauseous feeling can be associated with vomiting and dizziness. If you have had some sort of abdominal pain associated with chronic nausea then you may be experiencing some sort of gallbladder problem.
What To Do About Gallbladder Nausea
Many people suffer with chronic nausea for many years. This can start in the early twenties and continue for several year. Your doctor will probably order several tests such as a HIDA scan, ultrasound, CT scan, and even an endoscopy. These will tell the doctor if you have a gallbladder problem, such as polyps, or if there is something else wrong.
If you find out that your nausea is associated with your gallbladder, the doctor will elect to remove it. This should not cause any alarm as you can function normally without the gallbladder with a few changes in your diet.
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