Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis is a disorder caused by the inflammation of the gall bladder that further complicates to Cholelithiasis, another disorder where gallstones; which are due to the disturbances in the composition of the bile, are formed inside the gall bladder.

Symptoms of Cholecystitis

Patients who have gall bladder disease often experience alternating acute pain in the abdominal area.

Constipation, indigestion, nausea, and fullness in the stomach after each meal are other symptoms.

Acne, anemia, dizziness, jaundice, appearance of skin lesions, and fatty acid intolerance are evident.

Causes of  Cholecystitis

Over nutrition due to excessive intake of refined carbohydrates, specifically sugar, is the primary cause of gall bladder disorders. It also leads to increased cholesterol secretion.

Chronic constipation, heredity, malnutrition and stress also contribute to the onset of these diseases. Fat deposits in the stomach triggers gall bladder pain or gallstone colic.

Chinese medicine relates emotional factors such as anger with gall-bladder disorders.

Home Remedies for Cholecystitis

Beet: Mix 100 ml each of fresh beet juice, carrot juice and cucumber juices. Take twice daily. It is an excellent cleansing agent for gall bladders.

Pear: Eat liberal amount of pears. It helps relieve oneself from gall bladder disorders and gallstones.

Chicory: Make a 30-60 ml decoction out of chicory or endive flowers, seeds or roots. Take it 3 times daily. Chicory or endives juices also help secrete bile and are also an excellent reliever of liver and gall bladder disorders.

Dandelion: Mix 125 ml of dandelion juice and 125 ml of watercress juice. Take twice daily along with a vegetarian diet. Exclude foods that contain sugar and starch.

Olive and Sunflower Oil: Natural and unrefined olive and sunflower oils are excellent removal agent of gallstones. Take 30 ml of vegetable or olive oil first thing in the morning. Follow it with 120 ml of grapefruit or lemon juice. Repeat treatment procedure every morning for several days. Extend to weeks if necessary.

Diet Suggestions for Cholecystitis

Undergo water fasting for 2-3 days for inflamed gall bladder until all symptoms subsided. Take on a fruit and vegetable juice diet consisting of beet, carrot, lemon, grape, grapefruit, and pear juices for a few days. Adapt a well balanced diet consisting of raw and cooked vegetables, fruit and vegetable juices, and a moderate amount of fruits and seeds afterwards.

Take 1 tablespoon of olive oil twice a day along with yogurt and cottage cheese.

Avoid animal fats, eggs, meat, spices condiments, pickles, coffee, sugary products, and fried, greasy and processed foods.

Take several small meals instead of the usual three to help ease digestion.

Other suggestions for Cholecystitis

Hot pack application or fomentation applied in the upper abdominal area can help relieve gallstone colic pains.

Administer a warm water enema taken at body temperature to eliminate fecal accumulations for constipated patient.

Undergo surgery for enlarged gallstones.

Take physical exercises.