Gallbladder disease is a typical surgical condition in society. It reportedly affects 12% of adults. The surgery to treat gallbladder disease by removal of the gallbladder is known as a cholecystectomy.
Obesity is among the several risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing gallbladder disease. Women have a higher risk than men of obesity-related gallbladder disease. Therefore, gallbladder disease is a linked issue for a patient with obesity. It is essential to consider all of the available treatment options for gallbladder disease since they are among the highest at-risk within the population.
How to Diagnose Gallbladder Disease?
- An ultrasound. It is the most commonly used diagnostic test for gallbladder problems. Ultrasound is effective in diagnosing gallstones.
- X-rays. It spots gas and some types of gallstones containing calcium.
- Computed tomography (CT) scan. It uses a computer and X-rays to spot gallbladder problems. CT scans can help spot ruptures in the gallbladder wall and infections inside the bile ducts.
- Magnetic resonance imaging. It can help diagnose stones in the bile ducts. MRI is useful for diagnosing biliary tract cancer, but may not be able to spot tiny stones or persistent infections.
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. It spots gallstones or problems in the bile ducts of the gallbladder.
- Cholescintigraphy. A small amount of radioactive dye is administered, and then a scanning device is used to track the dye as it moves into the gallbladder. It can spot a blocked duct and acute inflammation.
Obesity and Gallbladder Disease
Obesity results in higher levels of cholesterol in the bile, which can cause gallstones. Obese people have large gallbladders that do not work well. Some studies have shown that people who carry large amounts of abdominal fat may be more likely to develop gallstones than those who carry fat around their hips and thighs.
Losing weight using unhealthy weight loss methods may also raise your chances of forming gallstones. Talk to your doctor about safe weight loss and proper diet. The typical recommendation for a safe weight loss regimen is the HCG diet. It promotes your overall health without causing other conditions.
The HCG Diet
HCGs work by suppressing your appetite and preventing you from feeling hungry all the time. You will also notice that you are not experiencing extreme cravings as other weight loss regimen does to your body.
The faster the results, the more it boosts your motivation to stick to the protocol. The HCG diet shows promising results every day and, it does not lead to deprivation. Talk to your doctor about the HCG diet protocol for further recommendations.
Here are some results of using HCG for weight loss:
- The HCG changes your metabolic rate and boosts fat-burning.
- It burns stored energy due to the low-calorie intake during the second phase of the HCG diet.
- It stimulates the hormone in the hypothalamus and increases fat burning and, boosts your energy.
- The HCG gets fuel from the fat reserves rather than getting them from the food you eat.
