Category: Infection,inflammation

10 facts: The connection between a bad gall bladder and right shoulder pain 🙌

by drjurisharma, posted in Blog, healing, health, Heart disease, Infection,inflammation, Neck, right shoulder pain, gallbladder, gallstones, heart, gastrointestinal,disease, Nerve pathway, phrenic nerve, Science, wellness

1.The link between the gall bladder and right shoulder and the neck is through the Phrenic nerve. This type of pain is called referred pain as the source of the pain is different from where the pain is experienced.The phrenic nerve runs through the abdomen, goes through the chest and then the neck. So, whenever the gall bladder is swollen and inflamed due to various factors , there is referred pain in the right shoulder blade including the neck. This pain symptom has been a common sign of some chronic gall bladder issues which should not be neglected.

2. Like other abdominal organs, the gall bladder is supplied by the celiac plexus. The nerves from the gall bladder as well as diaphragm converges at the cervical vertebrae C3-C5 of the spinal cord. Therefore, if there is any issue in either the gallbladder or diaphragm can cause pain in the neck and right shoulder blade (scapula).

3. Inflammation in gallbladder, cholecystitis, biliary sludge, gallstones, cancer or tumour in the gallbladder can cause referred pain in the right shoulder region and neck due to the above mentioned shared nerve pathways. Other than the pain in these regions, there can be other symptoms to confirm like nausea, vomiting, fever and jaundice which can indicate problems in the gall bladder.

4. It is not always that neck and right shoulder pain is linked to liver and gall bladder issues. There are still many reasons for causing neck and right shoulder pain which may not be related to gallbladder. Some of the common causes can be:

• Inadequate sleeping posture like sleeping in the stomach or with a wrong pillow position.

• Wear and tear of nerves and vertebrae or discs.

• Poor sitting posture at work desk, in front of the computer.

• Whiplash.

• Cervical spondylosis or osteoarthritis.

• Carrying heavy objects causing strain and tension in the neck muscles.

• Stress and anxiety due to physical and mental strain.

5. Cardiac issues like stable angina where the heart does not receive enough blood can cause neck and right shoulder pain. When the heart muscles remain hypoxic, it can send signals to the spinal cord, causing a dull aching pain in the neck and right shoulder. In such cases, there are other symptoms which can accompany like sweating, nausea and shortness of breath which can help to diagnose the condition.

6. Gall bladder is located on the right side of the abdomen and responsible for secretion of bile for fat digestion and connected to the liver by the hepatocystic duct. As mentioned already, gall bladder is inflamed due to cholecystitis, gall stones, bile sludge and cancer. The symptoms can be vague and indicate a referred pain in right shoulder blade which can change later to a steady pain in the right abdomen. Therefore, it is important to visit a surgeon to rule out the diagnosis and further complications.

7. Gallstones are formed when bile is accumulated forming a mass which can be of varied sizes even upto a ping pong ball. When gall stones are formed, they can block the pessage of bile flow from the gall bladder which causes the organ to be inflamed and swollen. This in turn irritates the phrenic nerve which results in a dull aching pain on the neck and right shoulder blade as the nerve runs through these regions.

8. People who are risk of gall stones can be :

• Diabetic

• Obesity

• Woman are more prone

• Lost weight rapidly

• Fasting

• Aging , mostly over 60

• Cholesterol lowering drugs.

9. Diagnosis of neck and right shoulder pain is examined by performing the physical examination and medical history and tests:

• Medical history to rule out other associated symptoms, injuries.

• Physical examination of tenderness, rigidity, abnormality, movement of neck and shoulder including abdominal examination for causes like inflamed gallbladder.

• Imaging tests like ultrasound, X-ray, CT scan

• Blood tests for inflammation and infections

• ECG to rule out cardiac causes like angina or heart attack.

10. Management of right shoulder and neck pain depends on the underlying root cause:

• Neck and shoulder stretches to ease the stiffness when there is no underlying cause and sign of referred pain.

• Pain medication and chiropractic care.

• Cervical laminectomy or shoulder replacement.

• In case of underlying causes like inflammation or infection of gallbladder, cholecystitis, gall stones, depending upon the severity, either conservative methods or surgical option is required.

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Peace and love 🙏

Food and mood 😇

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Hello everyone ! Have a wonderful and safe Sunday 🙋🏻

There is an old Spanish proverb “The belly rules the mind” which is indeed true. Food, not only has a significant impact on the physical body and overall health but also on our day to day thinking, decision making, and the entire mental health as well. This saying has been prevalent among various faiths and belief systems from the ancient time. Science has proved in recent times in various researched-based studies.

According to the widely practised Yogic and Ayurvedic literature, everything that is matter arises from a fundamental source called Prakriti (meaning Mother Nature). So, the three primary Gunas (qualities) arises from Mother Nature. The three primary Gunas which are present in all objects and beings surrounding us are – Tamas, Rajas and Sattva. We, human unlike other beings or objects can choose the level of the three qualities in our individual lives and minds depending upon our choices of food, lifestyle and the kind of thoughts we like to cultivate. Our wellbeing and health mainly depend on these preferences. The three states are relative, and keep changing during our day to day life depending on our food choices and lifestyle preferences. Therefore, the three states are:

Satva: It is a state of beingness, in balance, in harmony and a favourable condition. For these qualities to nurture, we need to adapt to the food, that comes directly from Mother Nature. The food that comes from the soil and not from factories. To maintain calmness of mind, we have to adopt and practise Yoga, meditation regularly, which keep the mind stable and peaceful. Such a state is an ideal state of health and wellbeing free from diseases.

Rajas: This is the state of mind related to desires, passion, longing and attachment to worldly pleasures, excessive material goods, excessive work, excessive exercising and even extreme thinking. When we have this state of mind, there is craving for fried, spicy food and stimulants like alcohol, smoking and all sorts of other stimulants.

Tamas: This state of mind is darkness, ignorance and passive. It is the most unproductive state of mind. Such a state mainly attracts overeating, oversleeping, passive state, fearful state. This state of mind mostly attracts fatty meat, processed and refined food.

So, the kind of food, we have on our plate, that we consume every day, or with each meal determines the state of mind, thought process, our prospects of the world, people around us. Therefore, in yogic practises, the ultimate goal is to cultivate the practice of Satva, adopt Satvic food to be close to our Creator, our truest self, our soul.

Not just mentioned in ancient literature, food impact on both physical and mental health have been studied in several research-based projects all over the world in recent times. For decades, we have been surrounded by sugary, refined, processed and fatty foods, which are like impossible to avoid. Because of their easy accessibility, binging on this kind of foods has made it difficult for the body to deal with them. Apart from causing multiple physical health issues, including lifestyle diseases and obesity, they are grievous for our mental health and brain too. Researches have found out; junk foods are not only killing our health but also causes the shrinking of our brain. The primary functions of the brain being the cognitive functions, the ability to think, perform challenging tasks have found to impact the wrong kind of nutrition. Such a diet is found to have a long term effect on normal brain activities and memory. Habitual intake of such foods changes and alter the programming of the brain.

An Australian study found that not just in the adults and adolescence. Still, pregnant women, too who fed on junk foods, gave birth to children who were more aggressive, fearful, throw tantrums and has less tolerable personality. Without Omega 3 fatty acids, and other nutrients dense food, the brain does not develop naturally.

So to conclude, the impact of nutrition in the overall health is wholesome. Not just the diseases but also chronic health issues like autoimmune diseases, obesity, heart diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, cancers, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, thyroid issues can be controlled and well managed by changing the diet and lifestyle. Even the impact of nutrition on mental health has been immense. So, with proper diet and lifestyle changes, depression, mood disorders and day to day cognitive functions thought process, task performance, agility, tolerance, decision-making skills could all be improved.

Thanks for reading.

Blessings and much love to all 🙏