Gallstones is a pathological condition of the biliary system, known in medical literature as cholelithiasis. Gallstones are pieces of the chemicals and substances that form in the gallbladder or bile duct. Gallstones diet is an essential part of the treatment. There are foods to avoid with gallstones, for a period of time, to relieve pain.
Some of the factors, which cause gallstones are: changes in the composition of bile, biliary (bile) stagnant, bacterial infection. There are two main types of cholelithiasis: cholesterol gallstones and pigment gallstones. Cholesterol stones are about 80% of gallstones. They are often single, with different size. Have white-yellowish color and soft, crumbly texture. Pigment stones (bilirubin) are mostly small. They are hard, brown-black color and polygonal shape.
Which are foods to avoid with gallstones?
A list of foods to avoid with gallstones
Your doctor will tell you what to eat and not to eat with gallstones / cholelithiasis. He will define your gallstones diet. Here are some of the most common foods to avoid with gallstones:
- Fatty Meats as red meat, pork, sausages and oily fishes. When preparing poultry, remove the skin
- Eggs because of their high cholesterol levels are also among the foods to avoid with gallstones
- Fried Foods have partially hydrogenated fat, trans fat and saturated fats
- Dairy products. Milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, heavy cream and sour cream contain high levels of animal fat
- Other foods to avoid with gallstones are cabbage, spinach, coffee, chocolate
Attention: Before following any gallstones diet, consult your doctor.
Gallstones symptoms
Originally gallstones may have no symptoms. When they are small is unlikely to cause you discomfort. When gallstones symptoms develop, they can be sudden and painful. The most common gallstones symptoms are:
- Acute pain in the upper abdomen that can cover the right part of the back and chest
- Nausea and a bad taste in the mouth, especially in the morning after waking from sleep
- It is possible to raise your body temperature
Attention: In the presence of any of these symptoms you should call your doctor. Do not self-diagnose.
