Gallbladder cancer is a relatively uncommon type of cancer. If it is diagnosed early, can be cured by removing the gallbladder (cholecystectomy). It is usually found after the onset of symptoms such as abdominal pain and jaundice, and after having spread to other organs such as the liver.
Treatment
About 20 million Americans living with gallstones and other gallbladder disorders, but only a small percentage feel the symptoms of gall bladder, and even fewer have recurring problems. Nobody knows what causes the gallbladder. Several factors, such as heredity, diet, hormones, overweight and infections probably have a big influence.
The medical terms are to cholecystitis cholelithiasis, which refers to gallstones and cholecystitis, which refers to inflammation of the gallbladder.
In this article, we will examine the various disorders of the gallbladder and will review the various treatment options available. Let's start talking about the organ itself.
Prevention
There is no known way to prevent most cases gallbladder. Many of the known risk factors for bladder cancer, such as age, sex, ethnicity, and abnormalities of the bile ducts, are beyond our control. However, there are some steps you can take to try to reduce your risk.
Maintaining a healthy weight is an important step a person can take to reduce the likelihood of developing gallbladder cancer and several other cancers. The American Cancer Society recommends that people try to maintain a healthy weight throughout life through physical activity and consumption of healthy foods, with an emphasis on plant foods.
Because gallstones have an increased risk, removal of gall bladders of all people with gallstones would be a preventive for many of these cancers. However, gallstones are very common and gallbladder cancer is rare, even among people with gallstones. Most doctors are not recommended for people with gallstones gallbladder removal, unless symptoms. This is because the potential risks and complications of surgery may not outweigh the potential benefits. Still, there are other reasons why a doctor may recommend gallbladder removal.
Treatment
About 20 million Americans living with gallstones and other gallbladder disorders, but only a small percentage feel the symptoms of gall bladder, and even fewer have recurring problems. Nobody knows what causes the gallbladder. Several factors, such as heredity, diet, hormones, overweight and infections probably have a big influence.
The medical terms are to cholecystitis cholelithiasis, which refers to gallstones and cholecystitis, which refers to inflammation of the gallbladder.
In this article, we will examine the various disorders of the gallbladder and will review the various treatment options available. Let's start talking about the organ itself.
Prevention
There is no known way to prevent most cases gallbladder. Many of the known risk factors for bladder cancer, such as age, sex, ethnicity, and abnormalities of the bile ducts, are beyond our control. However, there are some steps you can take to try to reduce your risk.
Maintaining a healthy weight is an important step a person can take to reduce the likelihood of developing gallbladder cancer and several other cancers. The American Cancer Society recommends that people try to maintain a healthy weight throughout life through physical activity and consumption of healthy foods, with an emphasis on plant foods.
Because gallstones have an increased risk, removal of gall bladders of all people with gallstones would be a preventive for many of these cancers. However, gallstones are very common and gallbladder cancer is rare, even among people with gallstones. Most doctors are not recommended for people with gallstones gallbladder removal, unless symptoms. This is because the potential risks and complications of surgery may not outweigh the potential benefits. Still, there are other reasons why a doctor may recommend gallbladder removal.
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