WATCH FOR GALLBLADDER PROBLEMS
LTC Nursing Assistant Trainer, April 26, 2006
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Overweight women over the age of 40 are at highest risk for gallbladder disease. Overweight men over 40 also have a higher than average risk of developing gallbladder problems. Of these problems, about 90% are associated with gallstones.
CNAs can catch early signs of gallbladder problems in their residents. For example, residents suffering indigestion, especially after having a big meal, eating fried or greasy foods, or consuming vegetables such as broccoli or cabbage, may have gallbladder problems. Fever and chills may also occur in affected residents.
A diseased gallbladder will also bring pain to the sufferer. The onset of pain usually occurs after a heavy meal and lasts two to four hours. As the pain becomes more severe, it settles in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen and can radiate around the back to the right shoulder blade.
Report any symptoms to the floor nurse.
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