Polyps in the gallbladder - is it dangerous?

Many people have these or other problems with the digestive system. Approximately six percent of the cases are caused by polyps in the gallbladder, and most patients do not know whether the disease is dangerous.

What are polyps in the gallbladder?

Formations of small size have practically no effect on human activity. This occurs until a serious obstacle to the movement of bile appears, resulting in a violation of processing of fats, a constant feeling of nausea and vomiting. Often there is a bloating.

Types of polyps:

1. Neoplasms, which quickly grow as a result of inflammation of the tissues of the organ.
2. Cholesterol polyp of the gallbladder. In the mucosa there are corresponding deposits, which are the cause of the onset of the disease.
3. Adenomatous polyp. The initiator is a benign formation that appeared in the glandular tissue.
4. Papilloma. Papillary process located on the inner surface of the gallbladder. Has a benign character.

What are the dangerous polyps on the stalk in the gallbladder?

The main problem that people with polyposis can face is a partial or complete blockage of the bile duct. As a result, the process of digestion of food is disrupted, there is a feeling of vomiting, nausea. There is bloating. At the same time, the biggest problem is malignancy - the process of transition of normal tissues to malignant ones. This occurs on average in 20% of all cases of organ problems.

Is it necessary to remove polyps of the gallbladder?

Everything depends on the stage of the growth of the disease. If a small process has been found, you should reconsider your diet, as well as conduct a repeat examination every six months.

With a sharp increase in neoplasm, surgery is prescribed. Usually this happens when the polyps become more than one centimeter in diameter, because there is a high probability of a transition to a malignant tumor.

In addition, often surgical intervention is prescribed for multiple polypas of the gallbladder. The specialist directs the patient to the delivery of additional tests, since such situations in most cases indicate a malignant course of the disease.

Consequences of polyps in the gallbladder

First of all neoplasms in the gallbladder are dangerous complications:

1. Going to cancer . Malignant damage to the gallbladder is considered incurable. The greatest risk of transition to this stage is in patients with adenomatous polyps. In addition, people with large formations are affected by malignancy. The main symptoms are: persistent nausea, frequent vomiting and pain in this area. Sometimes there is jaundice, which in rare cases is accompanied by a fever.
2. Another dangerous consequence of polyps in the gallbladder is the infringement of the foot of the neoplasm. As a result, there is a sharp pain in the right hypochondrium, which is similar to a hepatic colic. The skin can take a pale shade and become moist.
3. Complete organ obstruction polyp. This occurs as a result of closing the lumen of the cervix of the gallbladder with one large or several smaller lesions. Such a diagnosis leads to accumulation of fluid in the organ. Since there is no corresponding enzyme in the stomach, fats are poorly absorbed, a person is sick, vomiting can occur. Accompanied by a sharp weight loss. After this, bile passes through the walls of the bladder into the blood, and jaundice develops. There is itching all over the body. The patient's urine acquires a dark color. A rapid surgical intervention is indicated.