How Are Gallbladder Problems Treated Medically?
The standard medical treatment for symptomatic gallbladders is to first reduce dietary fat. If that does not resolve the problem, which it often does not, it is quite common to recommend surgical removal of the gallbladder. Holistic physician, Dr. Joseph Mercola, says, I believe it is nearly criminal what traditional medicine is doing to our public when it comes to managing this problem. It is RARELY ever indicated to remove someones gallbladder. If one ignores warning symptoms and does not address the reasons why their gallbladder is not functioning properly, than the disease can progress to the point where the pancreas is inflamed or the gallbladder is seriously infected and may have to be removed to save a persons life. However, it is important to have a proper perspective here. Nearly ONE MILLION gallbladders are removed every year in this country and it is my estimate that only several thousand need to come out. Dr. Mercola goes on to add, Not only are surgeons removing these orga
