Cholecystitis

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Cholecystitis (Gallbladder Inflammation)

 

Cholecystitis is a pathologic term for a thick walled, fibrotic,

contracted gallbladder clinically, it is used to describe chronic

gallbladder disease characterized by symptoms that include recurrent

biliary colic in its chronic stage. In its acutestage there is acute

inflammation of the gallbladder wall, usually as a response to cystic

duct obstruction by a gallstone.

 

Often characterized by severe pain that becomes localized in the

upper right quadrant, radiating to right lower scapula. Nausea and

vomiting are common. Cholecystitis responds well to herbal treatment

with given time, which the patient may not allow it because of the

extreme pain. Diet is pivotal as any fats will precipitate the pain.

 

Allopathic medicine tends to downplay the role of the gall bladder

and of bile in digestion. That may be why the gall bladder is so

often surgically removed when gallstones are present, and it is said

that such people lead perfectly normal lives thereafter. Even though

the absence of the gallbladder is tolerable, the presence of a

healthy gallbladder helps ensure digestive effectiveness which

directly decreases the chances of arteriosclerosis, irritable bowel

syndrome, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and so forth.

 

Remedies that work on these biomechanisims such as:

 

Hepatic tonics will support the work of the liver and so have a

positive metabolic effect .

 

Anti-inflammatories may help in reducing the severity of swelling.

 

Anti-spasmodics may help ease the colic in the gallbladder or ducts.

 

Elimination support should be given to help the body as a whole deal

with the systemic problems that ensue from the digestive

repercussions as well as the pain induced stress.

 

Nervines help ease the strain from the pain and general worry.

 

Anti-microbials will be helpful as surface immune support even if

there is no infection present.

 

Caution: Bitters and strong cholagogues are contraindicated because

they increase the strength of muscle contraction.

 

Herbal considerations would be:

 

Wild Yam - 2 parts

Fringetree Bark - 2 parts

Valerian - 2 parts

Dandelion root - 1 part

Black Root - 1 part to 5 ml taken tree times a day.

 

An infusion of a carminative, anti-spasmodic, nervine should be taken

regularly throughout the day. Chamomile is an excellent example.

 

This supplies anti-spasmodic, hepatic, nervine preventative anti-

lithicactions. Many other herbs could be used. Consider Balmony,

Vervain, Oregon Grape, Goldenseal in small amounts, as well as

Lobelia.

 

 

Andrew " Guruji " LMT, MT-BC, CA

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