Yasmin gallbladder disease is characterized by inflammation, which is typically caused by gallstones. The hormones within this birth control pill may cause decreased gall bladder motility (i.e. contractions) and excess cholesterol secreted by the liver into bile fluid. Because the organ contracts less frequently and with less force, bile and cholesterol remain within. Over time, the excess cholesterol forms crystals that can turn into gallstones. The bile mixes with other compounds, such as calcium, bilirubin, and cholesterol, and slowly turns into biliary sludge. This sludge can also turn into stones.
Gallstones can block the opening of the gall bladder and prevent bile from leaving. Trapped inside, bile fluid causes the inner lining of the organ to become inflamed. This causes sudden and acute pain in the upper abdominal region and requires hospitalization.
Doctors usually recommend gall bladder removal surgery to treat Yasmin gallbladder disease. The procedure, while common, is not without risks.
Bile Duct Injury
Bile fluid flows through the common bile duct as it travels to your small intestine to aid in digestion. This duct can become damaged during surgery. The surgeon may accidentally cause a tear while severing the gall bladder's connections to the liver and other structures. This allows bile fluid to leak into the abdominal cavity.
If the tear is detected during the operation, it can be easily repaired prior to closing the incisions. On the other hand, if the surgical team fails to notice the damage to the duct, the incisions will be closed and bile will continue to leak. This allows bacteria and infection to develop within the abdominal cavity. If infection enters the bloodstream, it can spread to other areas of the body and become life-threatening.
Occasionally, laparoscopic gallbladder surgery results in strictures (i.e. narrowing) in the common hepatic duct. This is the duct that carries bile from the liver to the gall bladder. The problem usually occurs due to inexperience and lack of familiarity with the biliary tree on the part of the surgeon.
Bile duct strictures following surgery are usually benign. In rare cases, however, the narrowing can cause bile to back up, leading to liver damage.
Digestive Problems
Doctors routinely claim that gall bladder removal surgery causes no digestive problems. In reality, it might.
Bile fluid is stored and concentrated within the gall bladder. It remains there until it is needed to aid in digestion. When food enters your small intestine, a hormone known as cholecystokinin is released. This hormone sends a signal to the gallbladder, telling it to send bile. The organ responds by contracting and pushing bile fluid into the duct. The fluid, in its concentrated state, flows into the duodenum (top portion of the small intestine) and begins to digest the food.
With the organ removed, bile flows directly from the liver to the duodenum. But rather than arriving in a concentrated state, it arrives in a diluted state. The bile still aids in the digestion of foods, but is less efficient in doing so. This is one of the reasons doctors recommend limiting the fat content of meals following gallbladder removal surgery.
Persistent Diarrhea
Because bile cannot be stored after the gallbladder has been removed, it drips constantly into the duodenum. If food is not present, bile acids in the fluid can cause mild irritation. This leads to diarrhea. Some patients only experience diarrhea for a few weeks after surgery. Others endure the problem for months.
Gall bladder removal surgery is the most effective form of treatment for resolving Yasmin gallbladder disease. But side effects and complications do occur. If you or someone you know has suffered gallstones, inflammation, or other Yasmin gallbladder problems, you may have the right to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer.
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