Gall Stones
Synopsis of Gall Stones
Gallstones are hardened deposits that form in the gallbladder, typically composed of cholesterol, bile salts, or bilirubin. They vary in size and may be silent (causing no symptoms) or lead to painful attacks when they obstruct bile flow. This condition is known as cholelithiasis, and it is especially common in women, people over 40, those who are overweight, and individuals with diets high in fat or low in fiber.
Common symptoms (when present) include:
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Sudden, intense pain in the upper right abdomen or under the ribs
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Nausea or vomiting after fatty meals
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Bloating, belching, or indigestion
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Pain that radiates to the back or right shoulder
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Jaundice (if a stone blocks the bile duct)
Gallstones may result from bile becoming too concentrated, slow gallbladder emptying, or imbalance in bile components. If not managed, complications such as cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation), pancreatitis, or bile duct infection (cholangitis) may develop.
When to see a doctor:
Seek medical care if you experience intense or recurring abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes, fever, or signs of infection. Ultrasound is typically used to confirm diagnosis.
Natural remedies for Gall Stones
Reduce Fat Intake: Helps prevent bile congestion and pain from fat-triggered contractions.
Eat Smaller, More Frequent Meals: Eases bile flow and reduces pressure on the gallbladder.
Increase Fiber and Hydration: Supports bile movement and prevents sludge buildup.
Avoid Rapid Weight Loss: This can increase cholesterol release and gallstone formation.
Use Digestive Bitters or Lemon Water: Traditionally used to stimulate bile flow.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Gall Stones
apricot
artichoke
asparagus
barberry
radish
turmeric
dandelion
fenugreek
ginger
onion
knotweed
l-cystine
licorice root
milk thistle
omega-3 fatty acids
ox bile
pancreatin
phosphatidylcholine
pineapple
almond fruit
vitamin C
vitamin E
zinc
tangerine
gastrodia
Indian bael
bile salt
trichosanthes
polyphenols
hydrangea
paw paw
enzymes blend (proprietary)
3-Ketosteroid
Asparagus
Apple Cider Vinegar
Animal Tissue
Arisaema amurense
Almond
Aerva lanata
Allium (unspecified)
Apricot
Algae
anthocyanidins
Amino Acid Blend/Complex
Alisma
Artemisia (unspecified)
Aster (unspecified)
Adsorbant
Barberry
Bile acid (unspecified)
bile salt (unspecified)
Butea monosperma
Bitter Grass
Bicarbonate (mixed)
Blend (Fatty Acid or Fat/Oil Supplement)
Borassus Palm
Brassica (unspecified)
Borassus aethiopum
Birch
Bamboo
bile acid
Balsam pear
cholic acid
Cucurbita moschata
coconut oil
Corn Silk
Cluster Fig
Cynarin
Cholic acids (unspecified)
Chanca Piedra
Chlorella Pyrenoidosa
Cassia fistula
Chinese Rhubarb
Citrus Unspecified
Chenopodium album
Curcumin
Caratuberside
Cellulose derivatives
Duodenum
Dandelion
Duodenal Substance
Dehydrocholic acid
Dogwood (unspecified)
Deoxycholic acid
Ellagic Acid
Embelia
Fat (unspecified)
Flavanol (mixture)
Fiber
Fragrant Angelica
Fat liver oil
Flavanones
Flaxseed
Flavonones (unspecified)
Gallbladder
Garlic
German Knotweed
Gluthathione
Glycodeoxycholic acid
Gallstone
Galanga
Glycochenodeoxycholic acid
Hedyotis
Hyacinth bean
Indian Madder
Iris
Ignatius Bean
Indian Fagonia
Jamaican Sarsaparilla
L-Acetyl n-Cysteine
Laminaria
Lipids
Lipase
mineral (unspecified)
mineral (unspecified)
Mineral Water
Madder
Manganese
Malic Acid
Mother of Pearl
milk
Maple (unspecified)
Ox Bile
Oxystelma
Oryza Sativa
Pumpkin
Prunus (unspecified)
Potassium citrate malate
portulaca
Plankton fossil
Prickly Pear Cactus
Phyllanthus urinaria
Palo Azul
Phytoestrol (unspecified)
Roe
Sichuan Lovage
Sugar cane
Sea vegetation (unspecified)
Sarsaparilla
Serrapeptase
Southern Tsangshu
Saturated fatty acid
Sea vegetable (unspecified)
Seaweed (unspecified)
Squash (unspecified)
Silybum
Saturated fat
Saturated Fatty Acid (unspecified)
Trichosanthis
Taurochenodeoxycholic acid
Taurocholic acid
Thatch screw-pine
Taurodeoxycholic acid
Tamarind
Taraxacum (unspecified)
Vegetable Fiber (unspecified)
Wheat Bran
Wasabia japonica
Wheat Bran
Yam (unspecified)
