Gallbladder stone problem
Drinking less water, major change in eating pattern, dehydration and many such factors are making one a victim of stones at an early age. NIH research It has come to light that the problem of kidney stones is more troubling for people aged between 20 to 40 years. Well, here we are talking about stones in gall bladder. Dr. Piyush Ranjan, liver gastroenterologist at Sir Gangaram, says that gall stones occur in about 7 percent of the general population.
Due to presence of stones in gall bladder, there is extreme pain in the stomach. Having this health problem has become normal these days, but it is a matter of concern that people are becoming victims of it at an early age.
It is said that the problem of stones occurs due to drinking less water. But do you know that there are many other reasons which make us a stone patient. The problem of kidney stones is more troubling for people living in areas with extreme heat. In such a situation, job goers, gym goers and college students often face urine infection, stomach pain and burning sensation in urine due to stones. Know from experts why this happens and what methods should be tried to avoid it.
Why do stones occur in gall bladder?
TV9 had a special conversation on this issue with Dr. Piyush Ranjan, Vice Chairman of the Institute of Liver Gastroenterology at Sir Gangaram Hospital. Experts say that when there are stones in the gall bladder, there is severe pain in the middle and right side of the stomach.
Types of gall bladder stones
Experts say that there are two types of gall stones in which one type is cholesterol and the other is pigments stone. Cholesterol stones occur due to the metabolism of cholesterol in the body or due to interlining defects of the gall bladder. Doctors say that one reason for having stones in gall bladder can also be genetic.
Why does this problem occur at young age?
If this problem occurs in young age then the main reason for it is pigment stones. In this way, stones are formed by hemolysis i.e. the process of blood breakdown. Both cholesterol and pigments stones can occur in young age. But if seen, most of the pigments are stones in young age. These are small and black in colour.
Stones formed from cholesterol are generally very rare in young age because it occurs in people who have metabolic problems. If symptoms related to this are seen then its treatment is surgery.
Keep these things in mind to avoid stones
The risk of formation of stones in gall bladder cannot be completely eliminated, but with some habits its risk can be reduced significantly. Gallstones often form when too much cholesterol or bilirubin accumulates in the bile.
Important things to avoid gall bladder stones
Avoid rapid weight loss- It is said that rapid weight loss methods like crash dieting can cause stones. One should not make the mistake of staying hungry.
Do not eat oily food- Do not eat oily i.e. fried foods all the time. Apart from this, processed things can also increase cholesterol in bile. It is best to ignore things like samosas, pakodas, pizza and burgers.
Fiber is important- Eat more oats, pulses, fruits, green vegetables and whole grains because they contain fiber. Eat food on time and do not skip breakfast. Due to this mistake the risk of diabetes increases.
