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A brief on gallbladder cancer:

People can experience gallbladder cancer if their gallbladder has malignant (cancer) cell growths. The chances of cure are good when the cancer is detected at its earliest stages. However, most of the cases are detected at later stages.

Gallbladder cancer is rare, and its signs and symptoms mostly show up in the later stage because of the hidden nature of the gallbladder. 

What are the symptoms?  

Most of the symptoms of this cancer occur in the later stages when the tumour grows or spreads to other parts of the body. However, sometimes the symptoms can appear sooner. 

Doctors find it easier to start treatments if they diagnose the disease at early stages. You can consult an oncologist in Dubai if you experience any symptoms related to the disease.

Common symptoms include: 

Pain in the abdominal 

People reporting gallbladder cancer often experience abdomen pain, mostly in the right side of the belly region.  

Vomiting or nausea 

Nausea is a symptom of the disease among some people.  

Jaundice

People will experience jaundice if cancer has spread to the liver. In that case, the bile ducts will be blocked, and bile won’t drain in the intestines.  

After that, a chemical called bilirubin (present in the bile) will build up in the blood and spread in the body. It will eventually cause jaundice.  

Lumps in the abdomen 

The gallbladder can swell if cancer blocks the bile ducts. It can also affect nearby parts of the liver. Sometimes these changes are detected through ultrasound as limps on the right side of the belly region. 

These are the common symptoms of gall bladder so if you have any one, please visit the best hospital in Dubai.

What are the rare symptoms of gallbladder cancer?

  • Abdominal pain, mostly in the upper right portion of the abdomen 

  • Abdominal bloating 

  • Losing weight without exercise 

  • Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice) 

  • Loss of appetite 

  • Fever 

  • Itchy skin 

  • Dark urine 

  • Light-colored or greasy stools 

Aster Hospital, one of the best hospitals in the UAE has a good team of doctors for cancer treatment.  

Things to remember!  

Gallbladder cancer is rare and sometimes, the symptoms can be a result of another ailment. For example, a person with gallbladder stones may also experience these symptoms. Furthermore, there are many ailments related to abdominal pain, and hepatitis is also the common cause of jaundice.  

Therefore, a thorough diagnosis can only detect gallbladder cancer. 

 Causes 

The exact causes of the cancer are still unknown. According to doctors, gall bladder cancer forms when there is a DNA mutation in the healthy gallbladder cells.  

When the change takes place, the tumour can grow and spread to other parts of the body as well.

How can you prevent gallbladder cancer?

There are certain risk factors such as age and ethnicity that can’t be changed. Therefore, the disease is unpreventable. But, you can lower your risk by following these tips:  

  • Maintaining a healthy weight 

  • Eating a healthy diet 

  • Exercising 

Good foods that fights cancer:  

  • Broccoli 

  • Berries 

  • Turmeric 

  • Carrots 

  • Legumes 

  • Fatty fish 

  • Apples  

  • Walnuts 

  • Almonds 

  • Kale 

  • Cauliflower 

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