After the opinion of Chinese medicine the gallbladder and the liver are functionally closely connected. The cholecystitis is a disease of the gallbladder. The abnormalities of liver function lead always to the cholecystitis. The main functions of the gallbladder – is the accumulation of bile and its excretion in the digestive tract. In the case of gallbladder diseases the bile is excreted in the opposite direction causing a bitter taste in the mouth and vomiting. Qi of the gallbladder (energy Qi in traditional Chinese culture – is the basis of all life) is closely connected with the human mental activity. During the long psychoemotional overloads is suffering the function of the gallbladder, and the cause of disruption of functions can be: fatty eating and sugary foods, and various liver diseases.
In Oriental medicine are distinguished the following syndromes of inflammation of the gallbladder, symptoms:
Moisture and heat in the gallbladder and liver – the first of syndrome of gallbladder disease, symptoms:
- Unbearable burning pain in right hypochondrium.
- Yellow urine.
- Abdominal distension.
- Bitter taste in the mouth, nausea.
- Concentrated urine.
- Red tongue, fatty deposits.
- There are periodic chills, jaundice.
Stagnation of mucus in the gallbladder – the second syndrome of gallbladder disease, symptoms:
- Fear, insomnia.
- Anxiety.
- Bitter taste in the mouth, nausea.
- Distension of the ribs.
- Dizziness, ripples in the eyes.
- Yellow greasy patches on the tongue.
At the first syndrome of inflammation of the gallbladder the treatment is directed at cooling and fever washout by the method of acupuncture, acupressure and physiotherapy, and it must be excluded the acute, fatty and acid products. In the case of the second syndrome of inflammation of the gallbladder the treatment aims to elimination of the sputum and to toning the function. It should limit the use of cold heavy meals. Naturally, in the two syndromes it ought to normalize the liver function. The gallbladder diseases are successfully treated by the methods of Chinese medicine.