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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Foods To Avoid With Gallbladder Disease

Health Encyclopedia: Gallbladder Disease

Definition

Gall bladder disease includes inflammation, infection, stones, or obstruction of the gallbladder.


Alternative Names

Biliary disease; Gallbladder attack; Biliary colic


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

The gallbladder is a sac located under the liver. It stores and concentrates bile produced in the liver. Bile aids in the digestion of fats, and is released from the gallbladder into the upper small intestine (duodenum) in response to food (especially f...

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...gallstone disease.DietFats. Some studies have found a lower risk for gallstones in people who consume foods containing monounsaturated fats (found in olive and canola oils) or omega-3 fatty acids... Read more »
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...conditions.Some studies, for example, have found a lower risk for gallstones in people who consume foods containing monounsaturated fats (found in olive and canola oils) or omega-3 fatty acids... Read more »
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...factors (diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis, history of heart failure).Interactions with Drugs and Food. Statins may have some adverse interactions with other drugs, including other... Read more »
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...to digest fats. This need is triggered by a hormone called cholecystokinin, which is released when food enters the small intestine.Cholecystokinin signals the gallbladder to contract and deliver... Read more »
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