GALLBLADDER PROBLEMS
The gallbladder is a small sec attached to the liver. It collects a bitter, green juice called bile, which helps digest fatty foods. Gallbladder disease occurs must commonly in women over 40 who are overweight and still having menstrual period.
SIGNS
• Sharp pain in the stomach at edge of the right rib cage : This pain sometimes reaches up to the right side of the upper back.
• The pain may come an hour or more after eating rich or fatty foods severe pain may cause vomiting.
• Belching or burping with a bad taste.
• Sometimes there is fever.
• Occasionally the eyes may become yellow. (jaundice).
TREATMENT
~ Take an antispasmodic to calm the pain. Strong painkillers are often needed. (Aspirin will probably not help)
~ If the parson has a fever, she should take tetracycline (adults :250mg. ‘1capsule’ )
~ Do not eat greasy food. Overweight (fat) people should eat small meals and lose weight.
~ In severe or chronic cases, seek medical help. Sometimes surgery is needed.
PREVENTION :
Women (and men) who are overweight should lose weight.
Avoid rich, sweet, and greasy food, do not eat too much, and get some exercise.