My 95 year old client had stomach pain during the night and some nausea. Her son believes it is her gallbladder....the client's mother had a problem with her gallbladder also. He thought she should avoid peanuts and cocunut. I did some research and found that coconut is actually good for this condition. I couldn't find much information on foods related to this though so I am asking you.
2007-03-03 13:20:24 · 20 answers · asked by Dellajoy 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
All animal fats (pork, beef, lard & butter)
dairy products
Fried foods
Hydrogenated oils and fats such as margarine and mayonnaise
Stimulants such as coffee, black tea, sweets, alcohol -- in particular hard liquors and cocktails
Refined carbohydrates -- white bread, rich cakes and pastries
Eggs, corn, beans and nuts
2007-03-03 13:23:11 · answer #1 · answered by Libby 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
First your client should be evaluated for gallstones to make sure. Usually avoiding a high intake of fat and greasy foods as well as green leafy vegetables will ease gallbladder symptoms. I hope this helps. Please see that your client sees a doctor. Also, you might want to consider gastric reflux since the pain and nausea are occurring at night. You can elevate the head of the bed about six inches to keep the acid in the stomach and not in the esophagus. Gastric reflux can cause nausea and pain when laying flat. Good Luck.
2007-03-03 13:32:36 · answer #2 · answered by JD, MAPSY 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm a nurse. Actually fatty, greasy, spicy foods should be avoided. With gallbladder problems the pain can become unbearable. Ibuprofen or Tylenol works well for the pain. It could be gallstones too. Take care and I hope this helps you.
2007-03-03 13:24:35 · answer #3 · answered by nursey 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Greasy foods. I don't have a gallbladder anymore and all I ate was alot of pork and fried foods. So try Beef instead and alot of fruit.
2007-03-03 13:29:53 · answer #4 · answered by gettysdeemer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm, asking us instead of her Dr! How professional can you get? I don't know what kind of licensure is allowing you to take care of this client but you are ready to lose it. Two of my kids and a sister are RNs. You are in way over your head. Get off the damn computer and call someone who can help this poor old lady before you kill her.
2007-03-03 13:28:03 · answer #5 · answered by moonrose777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greasy foods will definitely aggravate a gallbladder condtion. Have her stay away from them.
2007-03-03 13:24:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The gall bladder secretes enzymes in response to fats in the diet to aid in their breakdown and metabolization. To reduce aggrevating it, you want to avoids fatty foods as much as possible.
2007-03-03 13:25:41 · answer #7 · answered by Sharon M 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Anything with a high fat content, per my doctor, will cause pain when you have gallbladder problems. If she's having attacks she should avoid: Eggs, pork, onion, fowl, milk, coffee, citrus, corn, beans, nuts, in that order.
2007-03-03 13:23:44 · answer #8 · answered by Nette 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
fatty foods and those that are high in cholesterol because: the bile (made by the liver and released by the gall bladder) is the one who digests fats, if theres an obstruction in bile flow, or any gall bladder disease, people shouldnt eat fatty foods because it will cause them to have abdominal pains, nausea and vomiting..
2007-03-03 13:28:05 · answer #9 · answered by ash 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
greasy foods are a no no with gallbladder problems as well as dairy
2007-03-03 13:27:45 · answer #10 · answered by undercovernudist 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋