Gallstones or cholelithiasis as it is know in medical terminology, are the most common cause of problem of your gallbladder. Gallstones are hard nuggets of cholesterol or bilirbin. They do not have any Specific shape or size. They may just be the size of a grain of salt or large enough akin to a golf ball.

The liver, gallbladder and ducts associated with the two organs comprise the human biliary system. The biliary system functions to produce, secrete and store bile. Bile is made in the liver and is necessary for the digestion of fats in your food. As you eat, the bile moves from the liver to your small intestine. However, when you are not eating, the bile gets stored in the gallbladder, where it also gets concentrated. During your fat intake, the gallbladder contracts to release the bile stored in it and pushes it into the small intestine. Sudden or fast intensifying spasm or pain at the upper right of your abdomen or back, usually after an evening meal, nausea and vomiting signal that all may not be well with your gallbladder. The pains last for a few minutes to a few hours in some cases. 

What causes stones to from in your gallbladder?

The first and the main reason for stones being formed in your gallbladder can be the chemical imbalance in your gallbladder. Chemicals like cholesterol, calcium bilirubinate and calcium carbonate. There is no established reason yet known as to why some people have this chemical imbalance in their gallbladder to get gallstones and other do not.

Symptoms and Complications

In the Majority of cases , there are hardly any symptoms of growth of stones in your gallbladder. Some of stone casing you no harm or pain or discomfort , not giving any inkling of their existence .And Stone in the Gallbladder continue to remain unknown unless revealed through an ultrasonography examination.

Here are Some symptoms that may represent having a gallbladder stones:

• Sudden and intense pain in the upper right part of the abdomen.
• Intense and rapidly increasing pain in the central portion of the abdomen below the breastbone. 
• Pain in between the shoulder blades
• Sharp pain in the right shoulder
• Feeling nauseous or vomiting. 

 

Home Remedies for gallbladder stone

Here You can try some of the natural remedies that you follow by yourself at home :

• Apple cider vinegar with apple juice

Some suggest a mixture of apple juice and apple cider vinegar as a cleanser. Apple cider vinegar is known to have some health benefits, but its efficacy in gallstone is not medically established. Consumption of large amounts of apple juice is not advisable for those with diabetes, hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and stomach ulcer.

• Dandelion or Dalia

This flower (known better as Dalia or Singhparni in India) has been traditionally known as an effective home remedy for problems of the gallbladder, liver and bile ducts. Its bitter roots are known to stimulate the production of bile for storing in the gallbladder. Dandelion tea or coffee is available in stores and is often consumed for gallstones.

• Artichoke

Extract of this drumstick is known to assist the production of bile and aid the functioning of both the liver and the gallbladder. You may have it cooked in various ways to your taste or buy it as a supplement which apparently works better.

• Psyllium husk

Psyllium husk or isabgol is a popular remedy used for regularising bowel movements in India. It has been known to inhibit the formation of cholesterol gallstones.