Gallstones form in the gallbladder as hardened digestive fluid deposits. The gallbladder is the small organ that is on the right side of the abdomen. It is responsible for containing bile, a digestive fluid that gets released into the small intestine. 1
When they form, gallstones cause a painful attack. This typically happens after eating. Gallstones range in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball sized gallstone. Depending on the person, you may develop one gallstone or you may develop several at once.1,2
Gallstones and gallbladder pain most commonly affect women, overweight people, Native Americans, Mexican Americans and older adults. 2
What Causes Gallstones / Gallbladder Pain?
Gallstones and gallbladder pain form when the substances in the gallbladder that
The most common cause of gallstones is an imbalance of cholesterol, which creates yellow-green hardened cholesterol deposits. Fewer people form pigment stones which are gallstones formed from a bilirubin imbalance. 3
While it is not known why these substance imbalances occur in the gallbladder, there are several risk factors for gallbladder pain including:
If the gallbladder doesn’t empty fully or not enough, then gallstones may also form. 3
Gallstones / Gallbladder Pain Symptoms
Gallstones can produce symptoms or
When gallstones block the gallbladder bile ducts then this causes pressure which produces a
Other gallstones symptoms and complications can include gallbladder swelling and inflammation as well as damage or infection to the gallbladder, bile
Natural Remedies and Herbs for Gallstones / Gallbladder Pain
There are many ways to treat gallstones and gallbladder pain at home. Here are some gallstones natural remedies to try:
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Apple cider vinegar acts as a natural treatment to help dissolve gallstones and alleviate pain. It may also help to prevent gallstones from forming. Mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into one glass of apple juice. Drink as gallstone symptoms arise.
Heat treatment can help to ease pain caused by gallstones. Apply a hot water bottle to the gallbladder site and leave on for up to 20 minutes. Repeat as often as needed to reduce pain.
This treatment can help to ease pain caused by gallstones. Apply a hot water bottle to the gallbladder site and leave on for up to 20 minutes. Repeat as often as needed to reduce pain.
Milk thistle is a natural herbal remedy used to help treat gallstones. Milk thistle is thought to help detoxify the liver which helps prevent and alleviate gallstones. Take milk thistle as a tea infusion or by adding powdered milk thistle to water or juice and drinking.
Lemon juice is a natural remedy to help detoxify the liver due to its high concentration of citrus. Squeeze one half of a lemon into an 8 ounce glass of water and drink daily to help prevent gallstones and alleviate gallstone pain.
Burdock is an herbal remedy used because of its natural detoxifying health benefits. Taking burdock may help to dissolve gallstones and prevent gallstones from forming. Take burdock root as a tea infusion. Burdock is also available as a supplement in capsule or liquid extract forms.