The gallbladder is an organ involved in digestion. It produces and concentrates bile, an essential component of gastric juice. It is located in the right hypochondrium next to the liver. It is connected with it by bile ducts, and any pathology that develops in the gallbladder immediately spreads to the liver.
Cleansing of the liver and gallbladder is relevant for one simple reason: the accumulation of stones and the development of polyps in the bile ducts occur imperceptibly to humans. And when the first symptoms of inflammation appear, it is usually too late to treat the blockage of the lumen of the ducts with stones. In such a situation, only surgery is indicated. And in most cases, chronic inflammation caused by stones forces the doctor to remove the entire gallbladder. In this regard, the cleansing of the gallbladder becomes an urgent issue for people of any age.
What causes clogging?
The process of accumulation of toxins in the liver and stagnation of bile last in the body for years. A variety of factors contribute to this. First of all, this is the impact of the environment - the air of modern cities is saturated with particles of heavy metals, lead, molybdenum, cadmium, and so on.
Another reason is bad habits. Alcoholism and smoking destroy the liver faster than all other factors combined. Alcohol is pure poison for the liver.
The mental state of a person, stress, depression, lack of sleep - all this also affects the normal functioning of internal organs, in particular, the work of the gastrointestinal tract. Stomach ulcers are known to be a consequence of chronic stress, and there is also a high likelihood of developing cirrhosis of the liver.
Sedentary lifestyle is another factor in the modern world that destroys the liver. By the nature of their activities, people spend more and more time in a chair: in the office, in the car, even the stairs, few people now walk. Stagnation of blood in the vessels also causes stagnation of bile in the liver and gallbladder.
Violation of the rules of nutrition and passion for fast food leads to the fact that fat, carcinogens, preservatives and food colorings penetrate the body, destroying it from the inside. As a result of such a “diet”, the liver very quickly comes into a deplorable state. The bile ducts become clogged and stones form in the gallbladder.
Symptoms of cholecystitis and cholelithiasis
The main symptom of such diseases is pain. It occurs in the right hypochondrium andincreases when a person is hungry or, conversely, immediately after eating. It depends on the level of acidity of the gastric juice.
Pain can be sharp or dull, as well as pulling, occur from time to time or be felt constantly.
You need to understand: if such a symptom appears, then it is already useless to clean the liver and gallbladder on your own. You must immediately consult a doctor. Treatment in a situation of accumulation of stones in the gallbladder is only one thing - surgery. This removes the entire gallbladder along with the stones.
Hepatoprotective drugs
Cleansing of the gallbladder is carried out in a variety of ways, one of them is taking hepatoprotective drugs. They speed up the metabolism in the cells of the liver and gallbladder, thereby causing their purification. Also, these drugs improve the production of enzymes, neutralize lipids and remove toxic substances from the cell.
Products contain natural, natural ingredients. These are turmeric, soy, artichokes and so on.
Hepatoprotective type gallbladder cleansing tablets are widely used in the treatment and prevention of hepatic and biliary pathologies. These are "Essentiale Forte", "Ovesol" and "Ursosan". They remove stagnation of bile, relieve spasm in the ducts and prevent the formation of stones. All drugs are prescribed by a doctor, who also prescribes their dosage regimen and dosage.
choleretic drugs
Cholagogue preparations for cleansing the gallbladder are used in the course of a set of measures aimed atto restore the normal functioning of this body.
Means come in both plant and synthetic origin.
For example, "Allohol" contains extracts of nettle and garlic, the drug increases the secretion of bile, which allows you to clear the ducts from its stagnation. Karsil, which contains milk thistle, has a healing effect on the liver and gallbladder. But "Holenzim" contains elements of animal origin, which helps him to perfectly remove bile.
All drugs have a number of contraindications. So, there is a possibility of an allergic reaction to the components included in them. That is why such drugs are prescribed only by specialists.
Adsorbents to help
Cleansing of the gallbladder would not be entirely complete without adsorbents. This type of remedy removes heavy toxins from the cells of the liver and gallbladder. Treatment with adsorbents is widely used at home during outpatient therapy, since such drugs have minimal contraindications.
The most famous and simple drug of this series is activated carbon. The only contraindication for use is peptic ulcer disease.
Another remedy is Holosas. It contains rosehip, which makes the medicine useful for inflammation of the liver and gallbladder.
Prevention of the appearance of stones can be carried out with the help of magnesia, however, it is necessary to follow a strict diet and drinking regimen.
Traditional medicine methods
Cleansing the gallbladder at home can be done using traditional medicine, that is, infusions and decoctions of medicinal herbs.
You need to understand that this method is only suitable for those people who do not have cholecystitis and other pathological conditions of the liver and gallbladder. Otherwise, cleansing the gallbladder with folk remedies can not only be ineffective, but can also be harmful.
To avoid unpleasant consequences (such as allergies or other side effects), you should consult your doctor before using this type of therapy.
Several popular recipes:
- The simplest and most affordable way to flush the gallbladder is a rosehip infusion. Preparing it is quite simple: pour 5-6 dry berries with boiling water, leave for a day in a dark and warm place. After preparing the product, it must be filtered and taken 100 ml 4 times a day. The course of therapy is 10 days. After that, a break is made for the same number of days, then you can repeat the course. Rosehip relieves inflammation due to the large amount of vitamin C in its composition. In addition, it is a good diuretic.
- Cleansing the gallbladder at home involves the use of infusions from several medicinal plants at once, for example, St. John's wort, celandine, bearberry and corn stigmas. They are mixed in equal proportions and poured with boiling water in a ratio of 200 ml of water per 1 tbsp. collection spoon. After that, the product is cooked in a saucepan over low heat for 15 minutes, then left in a dark placeuntil completely cool. A decoction of 100 ml is used before each meal. The entire course of treatment is 30 days.
- As you know, milk thistle is an excellent remedy for cleansing the liver and gallbladder. The plant can be brewed like regular tea and taken before meals for 30 days.
- To relieve spasms and cleanse the liver, an infusion of immortelle, celandine and yarrow is used. To prepare it, you need to mix the plants in equal proportions, then 1 tbsp. pour 500 ml of boiling water over a spoonful of collection, leave for at least an hour. It is necessary to take a strained infusion 2 times a day, 100 ml before meals. The tool not only cleanses the blood of toxins, but also reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood.
- Another well-known collection consists of celandine, chamomile, yarrow, mint and St. John's wort, it can be bought at a pharmacy and brewed like tea. This tool is a great way to cleanse the gallbladder at home. What's more, the concoction tastes pretty good.
What does Shchadilov recommend?
Tubage according to the Shchadilov method is a rather controversial way of washing the liver and gallbladder. The fact is that during the procedure, a person with an average weight (75-80 kg) should drink up to 600 ml of olive oil in a relatively short period of time, approximately 30-40 minutes. In this regard, the cleansing of the gallbladder according to Shchadilov has a variety of reviews. Indeed, during this procedure, vomiting is possible so strong that some internal organ may be damaged in a person.
True, nausearemoved with grapefruit or lemon juice, but not everyone can cope with this procedure to the end.
Those who believe that this method will help flush the gallbladder and liver, during the procedure, they press a heating pad to their right side and lie on it, while their knees are pulled up to their stomach. In this position, it is necessary to drink the indicated amount of olive oil in small sips in several stages, washing it down with small portions of lemon or grapefruit juice.
Contraindications for tubage according to Shchadilov are chronic pancreatitis, acute cholecystitis and abdominal pain of unknown origin.
Special Diet
It is known that a number of products and substances poison, pollute the liver, blood and gallbladder. But there are also products for cleansing the gallbladder. That is, it is possible to cleanse the gallbladder by adhering to a therapeutic diet.
First you need to remove from your diet those foods, drinks and ingredients that poison the body: alcohol, coffee, food colors and preservatives, milk, fatty meat and products containing pesticides.
Cleansing the gallbladder begins with the inclusion of plenty of water in the diet. A he althy person should drink at least 3 liters of pure and non-carbonated water per day.
Fresh vegetables and fruits, parsley, dill, lettuce, sorrel should be added to the daily menu.
Very useful in terms of cleansing the gallbladder beets. It contains betaine, folic acid, pectin and iron. All thesesubstances effectively remove accumulated toxic substances from the liver and gallbladder.
A very useful fruit is an apple. It has the same set of substances as beets, but it is much more pleasant to eat raw. In ancient times, apples were called gifts, considering them a panacea for all diseases.
An amazing cleansing of the gallbladder and liver occurs under the action of coriander. These aromatic seeds must be in the human diet. They can be added, for example, to fresh salads. Coriander can also be brewed as a tea.
Don't forget about exotic spices. For example, turmeric contains a beneficial phytonutrient that treats hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver. It also removes bile well, preventing the formation of gallstones.
Garlic, cilantro, milk thistle can also be used as seasoning, because they perfectly remove toxins, and most importantly, heavy metals from the liver and gallbladder.
Be sure to include olive, hemp and linseed oil in your diet. They are rich in fatty acids, which are essential for the liver. These oils speed up cell metabolism and lower blood cholesterol levels.
Prevention of liver disease
By and large, the prevention of diseases of the gallbladder and liver includes any methods of cleansing them, as well as a proper diet high in green vegetables, herbs, fiber.
And also playing sports, walking, swimming, in other words, leading an active lifestyle. It reducesthe likelihood of stagnation of blood in the internal organs, and therefore bile in the liver.
It is very important to have regular medical check-ups. After all, stones and polyps form in the gallbladder unnoticed by a person, but they are usually found by chance during a routine examination by a doctor using ultrasound. In order to reduce the likelihood of unexpected stone formation, you need to do an ultrasound of the liver and gallbladder 2 times a year.
It is very important to stop drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes. It is believed that 50 grams of cognac can cleanse the liver of bile. But we should not forget that this is not the only organ in a person, and alcohol negatively affects all the others. Therefore, by cleansing the liver with cognac, you can destroy your own pancreas. So it's better not to take alcohol as medicine.
In closing
As can be seen from all of the above, the cleansing of the gallbladder is possible even at home, but only if the pathology has not passed into a difficult stage. Large stones are not amenable to conservative treatment. In any case, an operation is required to cleanse the gallbladder of stones. Therefore, before starting treatment, it is necessary to consult a doctor. Of course, you can use folk remedies for prevention, but before you start using them, you need to consult a specialist.
If it so happened that the gallbladder had to be removed, a person can live without it. But until the end of his days, he will be forced to carefully monitor his diet, a deviation from which can lead tonegative consequences. Therefore, it makes sense to take care of your gallbladder and take care of it from a young age.
