Is Dietary Management is Essential for Gallbladder Diseases? A Review based on Available Literature Lal Sahil George1, Chithra K.2, Nageshwar V3 1M. Sc. Nursing 2nd Year Student, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing, TMU, Moradabad, U.P 2Associate Professor, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing, TMU, Moradabad, U.P 3Assistant Professor, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing, TMU, Moradabad, U.P Online published on 8 March, 2019. Abstract Background In biliary system, Gall bladder diseases (GBD) are the most common disorder, and most of the cases are asymptomatic. It is also one of the most common diseases affecting 10–15% of Caucasian adults (racial group having light-colored skin; white) in developed countries have GBD. Objective To explore the evidence on patients’ knowledge on common gallbladder diseases, as well as their practice regarding dietary management of GBD. Method Pub Med and EBSCO were searched for reviews on knowledge and practice regarding dietary management among patients affected with GBD. Results The accessible literature refines to get 7 qualitative studies. In this narrative review, 6 research studies supported that dietary management is helpful in gallbladder diseases and may provide proper health, if it is followed. 1 research study shows that there is no remarkable result of low-fat diet in the prevention of gastrointestinal symptoms and specially gallstones. Conclusion Gallbladder diseases can not only be treated with medicines, but it actually requires dietary management so that it can be treated with diet. Top Keywords Knowledge, practice, dietary management, patients, gallbladder diseases. Top |