What to do if a pregnant woman has gallbladder pain

The gallbladder plays a very good role in promoting digestion in our body. A normal gallbladder can regulate bile and digestion. Once there is a problem, it will affect the health of the body. Everyone knows that pregnancy is a special period. If you suffer from gallbladder disease, it will cause harm to your health and even affect the normal development of the fetus. So what should you do?

What to do if a pregnant woman has cholecystitis

1. Under the guidance of an obstetrician, you can choose Chinese medicine that clears away heat and toxic substances, soothes the liver and promotes bile secretion. Control your diet, avoid greasy food, and eat easily digestible food, low-fat liquid or semi-liquid food, which will generally improve the condition. Pregnant women are generally not suitable for surgical treatment. However, if the condition does not improve, abdominal pain recurs, and there are symptoms of gallbladder perforation or diffuse peritonitis, surgical treatment should be performed in a timely manner.

2. The diet should be mainly light and easily digestible food. You should eat low-fat, low-cholesterol semi-liquid food or low-fat, low-cholesterol soft food. Avoid eating greasy food, spicy food or strong condiments. Drink plenty of water and maintain a daily water intake of 1500-2000 ml to dilute the bile and reduce bile stagnation.

3. Avoid constipation, because it can affect the excretion of bile, so eat some vegetables and fruits containing crude fiber. Pregnant women are generally not suitable for surgical treatment. However, if the condition does not improve, abdominal pain recurs, and there are symptoms of gallbladder perforation or diffuse peritonitis, surgical treatment should be performed in time.

What are the causes of cholecystitis in pregnant women?

First, infection. Normally, no bacteria grow in bile. A very small amount of bacteria will enter the bile duct and be discharged from the duodenum with the flushing of bile. However, once bile retention occurs, the environment in the gallbladder is conducive to the reproduction and growth of bacteria. Bacterial infection is the main cause of acute acalculous cholecystitis. The bacteria causing acute cholecystitis infection are mostly Gram-negative bacteria or mixed infections.

Second, the gallbladder wall has insufficient blood supply. Shock trauma, post-surgery, heart failure, especially arteriosclerosis in the elderly or taking drugs that act on blood vessels can reduce the blood supply to the gallbladder, cause ischemia of the gallbladder wall, and reduce resistance, leading to cholecystitis.

The above article provides a detailed account of the causes of cholecystitis. Only when we understand these causes can we better avoid the inducing factors and take proactive preventive measures, so that people can truly and effectively stay away from cholecystitis and get rid of the troubles. We should also pay attention to the prevention of this disease.

In short, it is extremely serious for pregnant mothers to suffer from cholecystitis, and it may even affect the delivery of the baby, so pregnant mothers should see a doctor in time. However, pregnant mothers should not have negative emotions. Now that you are here, make the most of it. Keep a good attitude and take everything calmly. Be happy every day.