Gallbladder disease

Causes

Gallbladder disease can be caused by gallstones, inflammation, or infection of the gallbladder. Risk factors include obesity, high-fat diets, and pregnancy.

Symptoms

Symptoms include pain in the right upper abdomen, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. In severe cases, jaundice and fever may occur.

Nutrition Intervention

Below is a comprehensive table of recommended and not recommended foods for each disease, providing clear guidance for optimal dietary choices.

Group Recommended foods Not recommended foods Restricted Foods
Dairy products Skimmed milk, low-fat yogurt, low-fat white cheese. Whole milk, full-fat yogurt, high-fat cheese. N/A
Fruits Fresh or dried fruit. Fried fruits. N/A
Vegetables Fresh vegetables. Fried vegetables. N/A
Starch Breads and cereals, pasta, rice, dried beans, and peas. N/A
Proteins Lean meat, poultry without skin, fish, vegetable protein. High-fat meats, poultry with skin, fried fish, bacon, sausage, hot dogs. N/A
Fat Unsaturated oils (olive, peanut, soy, sunflower, canola), seeds and nuts, avocado. Butter, margarines, hydrogenated oils, coconut oil. N/A
Sugars N/A
Others High-fat products (doughnuts, croissants, cookies). N/A