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2. What is the gallbladder?
 a sac located under the liver
 collects and stores bile from the activities of the liver
 releases it at the appropriate time into the duodenum
(first section of the small
intestine)

3. Parts of the Gallbladder:
 Three sections:
>neck- the narrower part
that tapers into the cystic
duct
>body- main dilated
portion that lies between
the fundus and cystic duct
>fundus- the bottom that
protrudes from under the
liver

4. Digestive System

5. Location:
 behind the liver on the right side of the rib cage
 connected to the liver and upper portion part of the small
intestine (duodenum) via a duct system

6. Functions:
 the organ that aids mainly in fat digestion
 collects and stores bile produced by the liver
 releases the bile into the duodenum
*Bile is a digestive liquid continually secreted by the liver
that aids in the absorption, digestion, and emulsification
of fats. It is stored in the gallbladder until it is needed.
*The duodenum is largely responsible for the breakdown
of food in the small intestine.

7. Disease:
Cholecystitis
inflammation of the gallbladder
A. Causes:
gallstones stuck in the cystic duct (a tube that carries bile
from the gallbladder)
infection (bacterial)
infection or trauma, such as injury from a car accident
irritation and pressure in the gallbladder

8. *Gallstones are formed when bile hardens and changes
to hard pieces of stone-like material.
*The gallstone blocks fluid from passing out of the
gallbladder. This results in an irritated and swollen
gallbladder.

9. B. Symptoms:
 pain in your upper right abdomen (can sometimes move
around to your back or right shoulder blade)
 tenderness in the right abdomen
 fever
 chills
 vomiting
 sweating
 nausea

10. Two kinds of cholecystitis:
A. acute cholecystitis
 sudden inflammation of the gallbladder that causes
severe abdominal pain
B. chronic cholecystitis
 long-standing swelling and irritation of the gallbladder
 caused by repeated attacks of acute cholecystitis

11. C. Treatment:
acute cholecystitis
 seek immediate medical attention for severe abdominal
pain
 pain medicines, antibiotics to fight infection, and a low-
fat diet
 surgery to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy)
-needed when inflammation continues or recurs

12. chronic cholecystitis
 Surgery
◦ open procedure - requires a large cut in the upper-
right part of the abdomen
◦ laparoscopic procedure - uses instruments and a
small camera inserted through a cluster of few small
cuts

13.  medication taken by mouth
- for those patients who are poor candidates for surgery
because of other diseases or conditions
What happens when you remove your
gallbladder?
** You can survive even without a gallbladder, but you will
just have to be careful of what you eat. You should also look
after your liver.
** Diet is the most important factor that needs to be
considered after the surgery.

14. Limitations:
 Do not overeat.
 Consume a lot of water and liquids.
 Do not skip meals.
 Limit the amount of fat consumption.
 Do not try to lose weight, exercise excessively or exert
yourself.
 Get enough rest and sleep.
 Follow healthy lifestyle habits.
 Be positive about your recovery.

15. Tha nk y ou f or
y our
a t t e n t i o n !!
- Take good care of your health! -