What Are Common Misconceptions About Gallbladder Surgery?

Gallstones which are formed in the gallbladder are the hardened part of bile salts, or cholesterol. Studies have revealed that about 6% of people are leading a life with gallstones. Bile plays a critical role in breaking down the fatty compounds of foods but when gallstones are formed it may obstruct the bile duct which transports the bile from the gallbladder to the small intestine. Even though most people know about gallstones there are some misconceptions or beliefs in that case to make it clear this topic is explored in detail, check it out and know the facts behind the myth regarding gallstone formation.

Gallstones will be flushed away

With the increasing addiction to social media, there are several fake beliefs shared by people without checking the genuinity of the concept. One such thing is gallstones can be flushed away from the gallbladder. Generally, people look for the solution in that mindset trusting something like this without any scientific evidence is not a safe move. 

The fact behind this is gallstones can occur in varying sizes and shapes, they usually remain inside the gallbladder until nothing is a problem. But when they are pushed out and get stuck either in the bile duct or the pancreatic ducts there arises the problem. These gallstones can be removed with modern treatments but the root of the cause will be there and chances of reformation of stones are also possible.

Shockwaves break gallstones

Treatment like extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is used to treat kidney stones with the help of shockwaves, there is a belief that they could also treat the gallstones. Of course, it can break the gallstones but the thing is the fragments of the stones are lodged in the gallbladder and block bile or pancreatic duct.

Gallstone surgery is risky

Not only gallstone surgery is no surgery risk-free but gallstone surgery is highly safe and also provides effective results. The complication rate of the surgery is noted below 1%. Also, this surgery is minimally invasive so the pain and recovery time is less.

Post gallstone surgery leading a normal life is impossible

There is a belief that the removal of the gallbladder will completely collapse the digestion processes but the fact is the majority of people after removing the gallbladder maintain the same diet without any digestive problems. However, some of the patients may have digestive problems for the first few days but later it will resolve itself without any treatment needs.

The gallbladder is responsible for storing and releasing the bile when the food reaches the small intestine in this case if there is no gallbladder the liver produces the bile in a controlled manner during mealtime. After the gallbladder removal, the bile may trickle inside the intestine leading to loose stools in some people, and in others, it travels back and causes a heartburn which is known as bile reflux action. 

Gallstone removal is a cure without a gallbladder

Removing the gallstones without gallbladder is enough to cure the gallstones, this is not the fact. The gallbladder is the place where gallstones are formed in that case without the removal of the gallbladder the reformation of gallstones may appear. In fact, removing the gallstones without a gallbladder is not considered to be the safer procedure thus doctors suggest removing the stones with a gallbladder. 

The above-mentioned are some of the misconceptions regarding gallstones which everyone should understand. Trusting someone’s words without proper evidence in the case of treatment is not an appreciable thing, so think before you act.

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