Homeopathic treatment for Gall Bladder Stones
Gallstones (Cholelithiasis) is a small, hard crystalline mass formed abnormally in the gall bladder or bile ducts from bile pigments, cholesterol, also calcium salts. Gallstones can cause severe pain and blockage of the bile duct.
Generally, Gallstone formation is the most common disorder of the biliary tree and it is unusual for the gallbladder to be diseased in the absence of gallstones. Moreover, In developed countries, gallstones occur in 7% of males and 15% of females aged 18–65 years, with an overall prevalence of 11%. Individuals under 40 years there is a 3:1 female preponderance, whereas in the elderly the sex ratio is about equal.
In developed countries, the incidence of symptomatic gallstones appears to be increasing and they occur at an earlier age. Gallstones are less frequent in India, the Far East also Africa. There has been much debate over the role of diet in cholesterol gallstone disease; an increase in dietary cholesterol, fat, total calories and refined carbohydrate or lack of dietary fiber has been implicated. At present, the best data support an association between simple refined sugar in the diet and gallstones.
It’s not clear what causes gallstones to form. Doctors think gallstones may result when:
- Your bile contains too much cholesterol. Normally, your bile contains enough chemicals to dissolve the cholesterol excreted by your liver. But if your liver excretes more cholesterol than your bile can dissolve, the excess cholesterol may form into crystals and eventually into stones.
- Your bile contains too much bilirubin. Bilirubin is a chemical that’s produced when your body breaks down red blood cells. Certain conditions cause your liver to make too much bilirubin, including liver cirrhosis, biliary tract infections and certain blood disorders. The excess bilirubin contributes to gallstone formation.
Your gallbladder doesn’t empty correctly. If your gallbladder doesn’t empty completely or often enough, bile may become very concentrated, contributing to the formation of gallstones
Gallstones are conveniently classified into cholesterol or pigment stones, although the majority is of mixed composition. Cholesterol stones are most common in developed countries, whereas pigment stones are more frequent in developing countries. Gallstones contain varying quantities of calcium salts, including calcium bilirubinate, carbonate, phosphate also palmitate, which simper radio-opaque. All in all, Gallstone formation is multifactorial, toms are not now recognized as being caused by and the factors involved are related to the type of gallstone
Types of gallstones that can form in the gallbladder include:
- Cholesterol gallstones. The most common type of gallstone, called a cholesterol gallstone, often appears yellow in colour. Additionally, these gallstones are composed mainly of undissolved cholesterol, but may contain other components.
- Pigment gallstones. These either dark brown or black stones form when your bile contains too much bilirubin.
(I) General—Include fever with often chills at Onset, also tachycardia.
(II)Local—
(a) Tenderness and muscle guarding in right upper quadrant.
(b) Palpable mass of globular shape below right costal margin also moving on inspiration may be felt.
(c) Murphy’s sign – Patient complains of pain on taking a deep breath while the examiner’s hand is pressed below the right costal margin.
(d) Abdominal distension – may occur and if marked simulates intestinal obstruction.
(e)Boa’s sign – Area of hyperesthesia over right subscapular region.
For managing gallbladder stones, a diet that supports gallbladder health, reduces inflammation, and prevents further stone formation is important. Here’s a point-wise guide:
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Low-Fat Diet: Avoid high-fat foods like fried items, fatty meats, and full-fat dairy. Opt for lean proteins like chicken, turkey, and fish.
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High-Fiber Foods: Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes to support digestion and reduce cholesterol levels.
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Healthy Fats: Include moderate amounts of healthy fats from sources like avocados, olive oil, and nuts, which can support gallbladder function.
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Hydration: Drink plenty of water to maintain bile flow and prevent stone formation.
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Avoid Refined Sugars: Limit sugary snacks and drinks, as they can contribute to the formation of gallstones.
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Small, Frequent Meals: Eat smaller meals throughout the day to reduce gallbladder strain.
Consult a healthcare provider for a personalized treatment plan.
- Eat more foods that are high in fiber, such as. …
- Eat fewer refined carbohydrates and less sugar.
- Eat healthy fats, like fish oil and olive oil, to help your gallbladder contract and empty on a regular basis.
- Avoid unhealthy fats, like those often found in desserts and fried foods.
Medicine Gallstones (Cholelithiasis):
- Kali mur: Air-Chilly in the open air. Additionally; Back and neck–Shivering over the back and neck with warm feet.
- Apis: General oedema. Inflammation of knee joint.
- Sulphur: Rawness in the larynx, with hoarseness. Dry cough especially in the evening, waking at night, with dyspnoea, (<) night when lying on the back, with pressure and anxiety in the chest; suffocation.
Cough dry at night, but loose in the day time from crawling in the larynx. Burning in the chest, extending upward to the face. Besides this, Sharp sticking pains in the sides, often extending to back, (<) night and lying on the back. Anxiety and oppression in the chest. Weakness when talking.
- Belladona: Persistent, dry, also burning hot (with thirst), followed by sweat only on the head. Chill alternates with heat, internal heat, with anxiety; internal chill with external burning heat. In detail, Heat of the head, with coldness of the extremities.
- Merc-sol: Raised considerable mucus from larynx and trachea (second day). Larynx and trachea free from mucus; generally collected there in the morning (second day). Sensation of heat in the larynx (first day). Sensation of roughness in the larynx, after breakfast (second day). Occasional hoarseness (second day). Unusual expectoration of mucus (second day). Mercurial fetor of the breath (second day); (third day).
- MAGN PHOS: For the pain
- CALC PHOS: To prevent formation.
- LYCOPODIUM: Symptoms characteristically on right side of body, < 4-8 pm. Poor circulation, cold extremities, craves everything warm. Pains come and go suddenly. Great weakness of digestion. Better – by motion, after midnight also from warm food and drink.
CHINCHONA OFFICINALIS: Much flatulent colic. > Bending double. Pain in right hypochondrium. Gallstone colic. Jaundice. Stool undigested. Worse – slightest touch, after eating. On the other hand Better – bending double, warmth.
What is Gallstones?
A small, hard crystalline mass formed abnormally in the gall bladder or bile ducts from bile pigments, cholesterol, and calcium salts. Gallstones can cause severe pain and blockage of the bile duct.
Homeopathic Medicines used by Homeopathic Doctors in treatment of Gallstones?
- Kali mur
- Apis
- Sulphur
- Belladona
- Merc-sol
- Mag Phos
- Calcarea Phos
What causes Gallstones?
- Bile contains too much cholesterol
- Bile contains too much bilirubin
- Gallbladder doesn’t empty correctly
What are the symptoms of Gallstones?
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Fever with often chills at Onset, and tachycardia.
- Tenderness and muscle guarding in right upper quadrant.
- Murphy’s sign
- Abdominal distension
- Boa’s sign
Give the types of Gallstones?
- Cholesterol gallstones
- Pigment gallstones
[1] Davidsons Principles and Practice of Medicine (PDFDrive.com)
[2] Medicine Golwala
[3]https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/gallbladder-removal-surgery/cholelithiasis
[4]https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/gallstones/eating-diet-nutrition
[5]T.F.Allen
