Gallbladder

The gallbladder or gall bladder is a small pear shaped organ that is connected to the liver by the hepatic duct. It is one of the main organs in the digestive system. It is about 3-4 inches long and about 1 inch wide and stores and concentrates bile.

What is the Function of the Gall Bladder?

The function of the gall bladder is to store bile and concentrate. Bile is a digestive liquid that is continually secreted by the liver. Bile is used to emulsify fats and neutralize acids in partly digested food.

The digestive system in the gall bladder involves a muscular valve in the bile duct that opens. On opening, the bile flows from the gallbladder into the cystic duct, along the common bile duct and into the duodenum.

Conditions that Affect the Gall Bladder

The gall bladder is mainly affected by the disease known as gallstones. The substances in the bile may crystallize in the gall bladder and form gallstones. Gallstones are small, hard concretions that are more common in people over 40 years, women and the obese.

Gallstones may cause the inflammation of the gall bladder. This produces symptoms that are very similar to indigestion especially after a fatty meal is consumed. If the gallstone becomes lodged in the bile duct, it can produce severe pain.

Gallstones usually pass out of the body on their own. However, Miracles for Men recommends that you visit your doctor to make sure it is not a serious case. If the blockage is serious, the gall bladder may need to be removed.

When the Gall bladder is removed, the bile is directed from the liver ducts to the upper part of the intestine. It is normally done without serious complications but may lead to bleeding, infection and in some cases, diarrhea.

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