There are stones in the gallbladder in diseases of the latter. Bile is necessary for the normal functioning of the digestive tract. In most cases, when stones form in this organ, it is promptly removed. This article discusses the issues of their treatment without surgery, diet, the use of folk remedies for the removal of stones.
Classification
Basically, the types of gallstones are classified according to their chemical composition. In accordance with this feature, they are classified into:
- calcareous;
- bilirubin (pigment);
- cholesterol;
- mixed.
In addition, gallstones are classified according to their number into:
- single;
- multiple,
There is also their size classification:
- small;
- medium;
- large.
The first are those that have a cross section of less than 1 cm. If this indicator is exceeded, they are classified asmedium (1-2 cm) and large (from 2 cm).
Reasons for formation
Gallstones can form as a result of the following factors:
- presence of duodenal diverticulum;
- Crohn's disease;
- hemolytic anemia;
- allergic diseases;
- diabetes;
- genetic predisposition to liver pathologies;
- long-term use of estrogen-containing contraceptives;
- birth;
- overweight;
- liver ailments, in which a reduced amount of acids with high cholesterol content in bile is produced (toxicosis, liver cysts, hepatitis, cirrhosis);
- constant or regular hypothermia of the body;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- poor fiber diet.
If you are worried about gallstones, you need to decide on the methods of treatment. It can be operational, medical, or involve the use of traditional medicine.
Cholesterol stones
They are so named for the reason that in their composition they contain from 80% of the substance incorporated in their name. Cholesterol can crystallize if the concentration of lecithin and acids in the bile decreases. Such phenomena can be observed in the presence of the following diseases:
- Chronic thyroid pathologies.
- Diabetes.
- Chronic liver diseases.
Also, a similar condition can be observed with malnutrition (starvation or excessive consumption of carbohydrates and fats) and taking hormonal contraceptives.
The formation of this type of stones occurs in four stages:
- Increase in the concentration of cholesterol in bile with a decrease in that in relation to acids.
- Stagnation of secretions from the liver forms in the bladder.
- Cholesterol microcrystals form.
- They stick together to form stones.
The latter have a yellow-green color, oval or round shape, can be multiple and single with sizes from 1 to 3.4 cm.
Bilirubin types of stones
In the gallbladder, they are formed from the breakdown products of hemoglobin. These include primarily bilirubin. His advanced education is noted on the following occasions:
- taking certain medicines;
- hemolytic anemia;
- intoxication of the body;
- autoimmune diseases;
- various infections.
They are usually small (up to 10 mm), gray, black or dark green. Formed in several pieces.
Lime and mixed stones
The first are formed due to the deposition of calcium s alts around bacteria, small cholesterol crystals, desquamated epithelial cells. They are formed during inflammatory processes in the wall of the gallbladder.
When layeringcalcifications on bilirubin or cholesterol stones form mixed stones that have a layered structure. Their formation is associated with the growth of inflammatory processes in the wall of the gallbladder. As a rule, it is their majority in his cavity. They are yellow-brown and are plural.
Types of gallstones are decisive when choosing to treat them without surgery.
Finding stones in ducts
They can form not only in the gallbladder. Stones in the ducts of this organ are mainly formed as secondary ones. Sometimes they can form only in them (as primary). The latter are brown. Secondary ones can be cholesterol or mixed.
This ailment is mainly found in Asians, and can also be observed in people who have undergone cholecystectomy (surgery to remove an organ).
Mostly gallbladder duct stones are treated with reverse endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. With deposits larger than 15 mm, lithotripsy is used. In the process of its implementation, the destruction and crushing of stones is carried out, followed by their removal using an endoscopic basket or a balloon. If these methods are ineffective, surgery is indicated.
Medical and surgical ways to get rid of the disease
Treatment of gallstones without surgery involves taking products containing acids that can dissolve stones: "Chenofalk","Ursofalk", "Ursosan". If a bacterial nature of the disease is detected, antibiotics are prescribed. Pain syndromes are relieved with the help of the following drugs:
- Spazmalgon.
- Analgin.
- "Papaverine".
- No-shpa.
Minimally invasive methods are also used, after which they decide how to remove small stones from the gallbladder, since in the process of their implementation they are crushed.
If there is a risk of rupture of an organ or its ducts, suppuration, destructive cholecystitis, large stones, an operation is indicated. It can be performed laparoscopically or laparotomically.
Traditional medicine
Large and needle-shaped stones cannot be removed in this way, as they can block the channels and damage them. Therefore, before treatment, it is necessary to conduct an ultrasound of the gallbladder.
When using alternative methods, you need to remember that the release of stones is associated with pain syndromes.
The most effective are the following:
- The juice squeezed from grated radish is mixed with honey in the ratio 1:1. The remedy begins to be taken according to one recommendation from 1/3 cup, gradually bringing it to the full, according to others - 1 tbsp. l. half an hour before meals.
- Olive oil to use 1 tsp. 30 minutes before a meal. Gradually increase the volume to 0.5 cups.
- Freshly squeezed juices (cucumber, beetroot, carrot) - 100 ml per day (each), stones come out after a fewweeks.
- Chicken stomachs. They are cleaned of the film, washed, dried and ground, they are taken in 1 tsp. an hour before breakfast. You can fill them with water or fresh milk from a cow. After a 21-day course, take a break for 20 days. Their number is determined by the moment the stones come out.
- 1 tsp ground corn stigmas are poured with 100 ml of hot water and aged for half an hour in a water bath. After that, the infusion is filtered. Then boiled water is added to it to the volume that was originally. Taken three times a day, 35 ml.
- Peel, cut and boil 3 medium beets. This process continues until the water in the container becomes like syrup. Take three times a day, 50 ml before meals.
In addition, various herbal infusions and decoctions are used as a means of treating gallstones without surgery:
- From sunflower roots. 250 g are crushed, pour 3 liters of cold water, put on fire. Bring to a boil. After that, leave on fire for another 3 minutes, cool and filter. Then drink one glass four times a day for 2 months.
- In 2 tbsp. l. immortelle, add 2 cups of boiled water, insist until it cools, cook daily, take half the volume once.
- K 2 tbsp. l. fennel, poured into a thermos, add hot water and infuse for 5 days, take one glass daily for a month.
- Crushed juniper bark is poured into 100 ml of water,the container is closed. Insist for 15 days, take 30 ml three times a day before meals.
- Dried horseradish leaves are crushed to fill a liter jar to half, pour 0.5 liters of vodka, place in a dark place to infuse for 2 weeks. Take on an empty stomach in the morning, 20 ml.
Food
When stones form, you need to eat right, so the question of what to eat with stones in the gallbladder is relevant.
In the diet, you need to increase the number of foods with a high content of various trace elements and vitamins, fiber and pectin.
Food should be free of chemical additives, preservatives and colorants.
It is useful to use buckwheat, oatmeal, apricots as a source of magnesium.
From dairy products it is better to use low-fat cottage cheese. Meat and poultry should be dietary. This category includes: rabbit, lean lamb or pork, skinless chicken breast.
The following meat and fish products should not be consumed:
- caviar;
- smoked meats;
- canned food;
- pates;
- duck;
- herring;
- mackerel;
- fat;
- brains;
- liver.
It is forbidden to eat pickled zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, as well as legumes, spinach, sorrel, mushrooms. Compotes, jellies and mousses can be prepared from any berries and fruits, except for apples, citrus fruits, cranberries, grapes, plums.
Do not drink alcohol. Can be weak tea and coffee, freshfruit juices, rosehip decoction, oatmeal jelly.
In closing
Types of gallstones are determined by pathologies in the body and various types of deposits. They can be treated medically or surgically. The use of folk remedies can accompany therapeutic treatment. Diet No. 5 contributes to a more effective exit of stones.
