An unpleasant bitter taste in the mouth and a lack of appetite are familiar to most. Few people will be surprised with pain in the right hypochondrium or constipation. People perceive such disorders in the body as minor, so they are in no hurry to consult a doctor. However, they can signal stagnation of bile in adults. Symptoms and treatment of this disease will be described in our article.
Causes
If the doctor made this diagnosis to the patient, then the causes of stagnation of bile in the gallbladder and liver can be different, their main classification is divided into three levels:
- Violation of the biliary tract and liver.
- Diseases of the internal organs.
- The impact on the body of external negative factors.
The psychological causes of stagnation of bile are also distinguished, their symptoms accompany standard ones. Psychosomatics claims that this disease can be caused by self-doubt, anger, deep-rooted resentment.
There is a whole list of causes of stagnation of bile in the liver and gall bladder, because of which this disease can develop:
- the patient does not adhere to proper nutrition, there is no established regimen, portions are not limited, as a result of this he eats a lot of spicy or fatty foods;
- advanced gastrointestinal diseases, this occurs in those patients who often sit on long-term diets;
- drastic changes in nutrition;
- severe stress;
- problems with the nervous system;
- pelvic diseases;
- the presence of an ulcer;
- exacerbation of gastritis;
- intestinal infection;
- excessive drinking
- bad habits, such as smoking;
- prolonged use of antibiotics;
- passive lifestyle;
- pathology of the gallbladder;
- food poisoning;
- heredity;
- pancreatitis
- atopic diathesis;
- problems associated with diabetes, for example, hormonal disorder or obesity;
- hormonal failure during the period of bearing a child.
Unfortunately, this disease is not uncommon in young children. There are many reasons for the stagnation of bile in a child. In the younger generation, bile diseases can develop due to exposure to infection, poor diet or prolonged use of pharmacological drugs.
Many mistakenly believe that if you remove the gallbladder, then the risk of fluid stagnation will disappear. This is actually not the case. Even after removal of the gallbladder, stagnation of bile can occur, but then it will develop in the liver, which will also negatively affect the state of health.
In order to avoid serious consequences, when the first symptoms of the disease appear, consult a doctor, report symptoms, share your complaints, undergo an examination and determine what happens to the body. If this disease is detected, it is necessary to consult a doctor about the course of treatment, it must be approved by specialists, and in no case should you self-medicate.
Symptoms
The main symptoms, the appearance of which is recommended to consult a specialist for an accurate diagnosis:
- constant nausea, in rare cases, accompanied by vomiting;
- the presence of belching with an unpleasant odor;
- the appearance of bitterness in the mouth after waking up;
- the appearance of pain, discomfort and heaviness under the ribs on the right side;
- sleep disturbance;
- the appearance of heartburn;
- the formation of plaque in yellow or white on the tongue;
- diarrhea;
- pain in the back;
- profuse sweating;
- lethargy and weakness.
Additional symptoms
Additional signs of the disease:
- causeless rashes appear;
- feces change color;
- urine is getting dark;
- a person is constantly thirsty;
- itching of various degrees appears;
- the skin changes color.
The entire list of symptoms applies not only to adults, but also to children. Therefore, if any deviation from the norm is detected, the appearance of discomfort or pain should be consulted by a specialist for an accurate diagnosis.
The treatment and symptoms of stagnation of bile in adults are closely related. More on that later.
Diagnostics
In order to detect stagnation of bile, it is necessary to carry out a set of instrumental and laboratory measures. But before you do this, you must independently carry out several manipulations:
- It is worth examining your own medical history and remember what could be the causes of stagnation.
- Write down your daily diet in detail.
This information will help the specialist in conducting the survey and choosing diagnostic measures.
Laboratory methods
At the time of the laboratory examination it will be necessary:
- take a biochemical blood test;
- conduct a general clinical analysis of urine and blood;
- execute a coprogram.
Instrumental methods
Instrumental methods of research include:
- MRCP and PET;
- CT and MRI;
- biopsy;
- hepatic cholangiography;
- ultrasonography of the gallbladder and liver.
Before proceeding with the treatment of stagnation of the gallbladder, you need to make sure that it is really him, because many viral diseases have similar symptoms.
Medical methods
If the patient has severe symptoms of the disease, then the doctor first conducts all the necessary examinations. This helps to diagnose with high accuracy, after which you can begin to choose the right treatment tactics.
When selecting a particular drug, the gastroenterologist takes into account the patient’s health status. It is important that in a short period of time all painful symptoms of stagnation are completely eliminated. You also need to understand the causes that led to the development of the disease. All treatment takes place at home, but in an advanced case, urgent hospitalization is recommended. It depends on the speed of development of the pathology and the need for surgical intervention.
Treatment of biliary stagnation is carried out medically, but at the same time, the doctor must develop a diet for the patient. Of course, modern experts are not always against traditional medicine. It is allowed to take medications and herbs at the same time to help remove bile. Such a set of measures easily eliminates the arising pathology. Thanks to the correct selection of drugs, a specialist must solve several main tasks at once:
- completely eliminate skin itching and remove all rashes;
- ensure a normal outflow of bile so that there is no stagnation;
- maintain the functioning of the liver, and, if necessary, establish its work.
Patients with cholestasis suffer from severe itching, which is eliminated with the help of creams and ointments. Antihistamines or corticosteroids are also quite suitable. In addition, the patient should take medications for a normal outflow of bile and reduce acidity.
If we talk about the means for the treatment of stagnation of bile with a choleretic effect, then we can distinguish "Holocid" and "Ursosan". They not only fulfill their main function, but also eliminate the presence of dense clots. Their regular intake contributes to the complete dissolution of stones.
From stagnation of bile in a child and an adult, doctors recommend purchasing drugs that will help to remove it from the body. Usually they contain a plant component that has a beneficial effect on the liver. The most popular are Hofitol, Allohol and Hepatosan. In some cases, the patient is invited to undergo blind tubage, but before that it is important to make sure that there are no contraindications.
If an examination revealed an inflammatory process inside the gallbladder, then you will have to take a course of antibiotics. Thanks to their action, the bacteria will cease to multiply and die. With stagnation of bile, the mucous membrane of the organ becomes thinner, so pathogenic microorganisms begin to act actively. Usually a course of 7 to 10 days helps.
Not always the chosen remedy gives the desired result, so the doctor may prescribe another type of antibiotic. They are available in the form of tablets or capsules, and sometimes injections are recommended, since they are more effective and help to recover faster.
Of course, you should not prescribe yourself various medications for yourself, especially without the results of tests on hand. All medications should be taken under the strict supervision of the attending physician. Only a specialist can correctly choose one or another treatment option that does not harm the patient’s health, but, on the contrary, will give a positive result.
Folk methods
Unfortunately, not every person is able to follow a proper diet. That is why you have to deal with stagnation of bile. The first sign that the gallbladder is slow is the appearance of bitterness in the mouth immediately after waking up. Then there is a feeling of heaviness and pain may even occur. In order to get rid of these unpleasant sensations, you can use folk remedies. To prepare the medicine, you will not need to spend a lot of time and effort, you can easily find all the necessary raw materials at home.
Several folk remedies to combat stagnation of bile:
- Vegetable oil. To prepare this product, you need half a glass of unrefined vegetable oil, you need to heat this liquid a little and drink it on an empty stomach. After you drink the oil, you must lie on your right side and apply a hot heating pad. It is necessary to lie so until the heating pad becomes cold. After performing such an unusual procedure, it is recommended to drink unsweetened broth or tincture of rose hips over the next three days. In order to prepare a decoction, it is better to take dried rose hips, you can buy them in a store or dry them yourself. Dry fruits are poured into a thermos and filled with boiling water, such a decoction is infused for 3 hours.
- Lard. Not everyone can drink vegetable oil, so there is a great alternative, this option is much nicer, more nutritious and healthier. Traditional medicine recommends eating a decent piece of lard, which was previously salted, you need to use a pickle with garlic or black pepper. While eating bacon, you don’t need to eat bread. After such a small snack, you also need to lie on your right side, attach a heating pad and wait until it cools down. After this procedure, you need to drink a decoction of rose hips at the moment when there is a feeling of thirst. This method of treatment saturates the body with vitamin C, therefore, ensures the full functioning of the stomach.
- Beetroot juice. Beets are cooked until semi-cooked, then rubbed on a grater. The resulting pulp is squeezed. Juice is drunk one sip 30 minutes before a meal.
- Pumpkin seeds. With the help of pumpkin seeds, you can expel not only worms, but also improve the gall bladder. Seeds can be bought both at the market and in a pharmacy, or you can take pumpkin on your own. Pumpkin seeds are consumed in any quantity and at any time of the day.
- Corn silk. To prepare tinctures from corn stigmas, you need to pour 3 teaspoons of dry raw materials into a glass of warm water. Put the resulting mixture on low heat and bring to a boil. Then leave to boil for half an hour. The broth is diluted one to one with water and is drunk 10 sips an hour before meals.
- Dandelions. To prepare a solution of dandelions, you need to dig their roots before the plants bloom. Wash the roots thoroughly, chop, add water and put to boil. Bring the broth to a boil, leave for a few minutes, then strain. The tool can be consumed half a cup before meals.
Diet
In order to eat properly and not to suffer from stagnation of bile, you need to know what foods increase the chance of developing the disease. Those people who suffer from liver disease or have problems with the gallbladder are advised to follow a proper diet:
- It is necessary to exclude fatty, fried foods from a constant diet. Alternatively, the products can be baked or steamed.
- Try to avoid the use of cold drinks and dishes.
- It is necessary to remove food that is rich in cholesterol from the diet. Such products contribute to the formation of gallstones, lead to an excess of harmful cholesterol in the body. In order to avoid this, it is necessary to reduce the use of offal, fatty meats and fish, egg yolks, and limit flour dishes.
- Reduce or completely stop the use of alcohol, coffee, carbonated drinks, strong tea, cocoa.
- Exclude legumes from the diet, as they lead to gas formation and increase the load on the stomach.
- Reduce salt intake because it retains fluid and leads to the accumulation of bile.
Products that reduce bile congestion
In order to improve digestion, it is necessary to introduce healthy foods into your diet that will have a beneficial effect on the gallbladder:
- Vegetable fats. Unrefined vegetable oil is considered the most affordable of those funds that contribute to the secretion of bile. This product helps the production of cholecystokinin, which in turn is an important hormone for the digestive process. It is recommended to drink one teaspoon of oil before meals. You can choose any: corn, sunflower, olive, avocado.
- Absolutely all fruits are very useful for the gall bladder, especially it is worth paying attention to lemons, grapefruits, oranges, apples, melon.
- Vegetables and greens. Vegetables help to normalize the tone of the biliary tract, prevent stagnation and destroy gallstones. The most valuable vegetables are broccoli, beets, rhubarb, tomatoes, carrots, pumpkin, celery, dill and artichokes.
- Dairy and dairy products. It is recommended to choose those dairy products that contain a large amount of vitamin D. It is very useful, therefore, it is worth introducing yogurt, sour cream, kefir, milk and cottage cheese into the diet. It is important to remember that all dairy products must be low fat.
Prevention
Unfortunately, now, according to statistics, every fifth inhabitant of the planet suffers from stagnation in the biliary tract. The reason for this is:
- fast food enthusiasm,
- malnutrition
- stress, anxiety,
- passive lifestyle.
All this enormously affects the state of health and contributes to the development of stagnation of bile. That is why experts recommend the prevention of the disease. In order to prevent it, you must:
- Move. Running, walking, dancing and other activities will help bile not to stagnate.
- Carefully observe the diet, in no case should you forget about breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Reduce the amount of sweet, fatty, spicy, salty foods in the daily diet, as well as refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages.
- Eat small meals so as not to run into overeating.
- Try not to give in to stress, short temper and excessive irritability. This can lead to spasms in the gallbladder.
It is necessary to control yourself. The implementation of elementary recommendations will avoid serious consequences. And remember, only a doctor can determine the symptoms, causes and treatment of stagnation of bile.