Yasmin Gallstones And Biliary Colic |
| Date Added: March 13, 2010 09:56:09 AM |
| Author: John Davidson |
| Category: News & Media: Law |
| Gallstones caused by Yasmin birth control pills develop as the result of two concurrent factors. First, Yasmin is believed to raise the level of cholesterol present in the bile fluid secreted from your liver. Second, the oral contraceptive is thought to reduce your gallbladder's activity. Both factors increase the likelihood that gallstones will form. One of the most common symptoms of gallstones and Yasmin gallbladder disease is biliary colic. Sometimes referred to as a gall bladder attack, the condition is characterized by excruciating pain in your right abdomen. Below, you'll discover some of the features of biliary colic, including potential complications that may develop if the condition is not treated. I'll also explain why Yasmin gallbladder attacks occur and how symptomatic gallstones are typically resolved. When Yasmin And Gallstones Cause Pain When you suffer biliary colic, you'll feel a cramping pain on the right side of your abdomen near your ribcage. The pain is usually severe and can spread into your upper back and underneath your sternum. Pain medications are unlikely to reduce its severity. Nausea and vomiting are also common symptoms of biliary colic, especially following meals that contain a high fat content. In extreme cases where Yasmin gallstones have formed a large blockage in the cystic duct or common bile duct, jaundice (i.e. yellowing of the skin) can present. The symptoms that accompany biliary colic are intermittent. They will normally subside after a few hours, but will recur until the gallstones are either dissolved or removed. If the stones are not treated, they can eventually cause a gallbladder attack, infection within the common bile duct, and pancreatitis. What Triggers A Yasmin Gallbladder Attack? Gallbladder attacks and biliary colic are related and often occur at the same time. In the case of an attack, Yasmin gallstones prevent bile from exiting the gall bladder. This can happen if the stones remain within the organ near the opening leading to the cystic duct. It can also occur if the stones migrate outside the gallbladder into the cystic duct. In both cases, the bile remains trapped within the gall bladder, causing inflammation and triggering an attack. Biliary colic can be caused by gallstones that have migrated into the cystic duct or further down within the common bile duct. Though the condition is triggered by the same root cause as a Yasmin gallbladder attack, it can occur on its own. Treatment For Biliary Colic If the pain associated with gallstones within your biliary tract is mild and brief, your doctor may prescribe medications to reduce its severity during episodes. However, given that symptoms typically recur over the long run, your physician will likely recommend gallbladder removal surgery. The procedure is called cholecystectomy. It can be performed laparoscopically as long as there is no infection present and the surgeon can reach the gallstones. This is the preferred approach because the operation is minimally invasive and can be completed with a few small incisions. If the surgeon discovers infection (not uncommon with severe Yasmin gallbladder disease) or cannot reach stones within the biliary tract, a switch to invasive, open surgery becomes necessary. Many women have developed gallstones after taking Yasmin oral contraceptives. Asymptomatic stones are unlikely to cause problems. However, if you experience a gripping pain within your upper right abdomen, see a doctor; you may be suffering biliary colic or a gallbladder attack. Pain that lasts longer than twelve hours may be related to pancreatitis, a condition that requires immediate medical attention. Robert Whitney is the author of this article on Yaz gallbladder settlement. Find more information about Yasmin gallbladder removal here. |

