Yaz Gallbladder Removal and Yaz Gallbladder Disease

The gallbladder is a sac located under the liver. It stores and concentrates bile produced in the liver. Bile aids in the digestion of fats, and is released from the gallbladder into the upper small intestine in response to food. Conditions that slow or obstruct the flow of bile out of the gallbladder can result in gallbladder disease.

Gallstones are hard, pebble-like deposits inside the gallbladder that can grow as large as a golf ball. Gallbladder disease is a serious Yaz side effect reported by women using this fourth-generation contraceptive. To start off with, women are twice as likely as men to develop gallstones and even more so if over age 40. The hormones in Yaz birth control pills can increase cholesterol levels in bile and decrease gallbladder movement, leading to gallstones. Gallstones can and often will cause serious problems if they become trapped in the bile ducts.

Gallstone symptoms can be similar to many other conditions including heart attack and irritable bowel syndrome. Not all gallstones show up on regular X-rays. Ultrasounds can most often show whether gallstones are present.

What Are the Symptoms of Gallbladder Disease?

Symptoms of Yaz gallbladder disease can include:

• Pain in the upper right side of the abdomen, where the gallbladder is located
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Abdominal bloating or abdominal fullness
• Jaundice – yellowing of skin and whites of eyes
• Clay-colored stools

Treatment for Yaz Gallbladder Side Effects

In general, patients with gallstones who have active symptoms will need surgery right away. Cholecystectomy or gallbladder removal surgery is one option. More commonly now, laproscopic gallbladder surgery is performed. Following gallbladder surgery women are then are faced with gallbladder removal side effects, which include dietary changes and avoiding certain fats in foods.

We represent women nationwide who suffered from Yaz gallbladder side effects. For a free confidential review please call toll free at 1-866-901-5031, or fill out our short online contact form and a Yasmin gallbladder removal lawyer will contact you to answer any of your questions.