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Common questions about the gall bladder

http://www.liverdoctor.com/Section4/gallbladder.asp

Can I still do the Liver Cleansing Diet or follow Liver Cleansing

principles even though my gall bladder has been removed?

Yes – infact it is highly recommended as even after the gall bladder

is removed there may still be problems in the bile ducts inside &

outside the liver. This is because the underlying problem of toxic

bile has not been corrected.

Indeed after gall bladder removal the following things may still

happen –

Stones & gravel may form in the bile ducts inside & outside the

liver. The liver may develop fatty changes thus it is important to

take extra care of your liver if you have gall bladder problems, or

if you have had your gall bladder removed.

I have been diagnosed or believe I have gall stones – should I do a

gall bladder/liver flush?

No – this is not recommended as a first step. These flushes using

olive oil, lemon juice or apple juice etc work by shrinking the

stones and causing the gallbladder to contract forcefully to

hopefully expel the stones to be passed in the faeces. Alternatively,

a teaspoon of good quality apple cider vinegar mixed with a teaspoon

of honey in a small glass of warm water and sipped slowly during

every meal can be taken to help dissolve the stones. These flushes

are best done after at least 6 months of following the " Liver

Cleansing Diet " principles and taking the recommended supplements to

shrink and soften the stones before flushing. Once this has been

done – the shrunken softened stones and remaining sludge may then be

safely flushed out.

It is recommended to have an ultrasound of the gall bladder before

undertaking the flush to make sure. The reason being that if the gall

bladder is full of silent gall stones and a flush is undertaken –

these stones may become impacted in the narrow bile ducts as they are

flushed out. This may cause a tear in the duct.

A standard and alternative method of gall bladder flushing is

outlined in Dr Cabot's " Healthy Liver and Bowel Book "