Gallstones - UWAY

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Gallbladder stones are pieces of stone- like hardened deposits of digestive fluid that form in your gallbladder or bile duct. The condition of having gallstones is called Cholelithiasis. Gallstones are usually made up of cholesterol or bilirubin. For some people it may develop as a single large gallstone and for other it may develop as several small gallstones. Certain lifestyle factors, unhealthy dietary habits, body weight, genetic predisposition and certain medications play a role in gallstone formation. Most gall stones do not cause any problem. They can cause problems if they get loose and travel into your bile duct. Cholecystitis, or inflammation of the gallbladder, often occurs when a gallstone blocks a duct in the gallbladder leading to the manifestation of symptoms.

What are the Symptoms of Gallstones

For most people, the gallstones may remain silent and do not show any symptoms. These types of silent gallstones usually do not pose any major risks or health concerns. However, if the gallstones block or get into the bile duct, they may cause health complications.

Sudden and rapidly intensifying pain in the upper right portion of your abdomen which may radiate to other regions.
Sudden and rapidly intensifying pain in the center of your abdomen, just below your breastbone
Pain in your right shoulder or between your shoulder blades
Nausea or vomiting
Other digestive issues including indigestion, heartburn, and flatulence
Yellowish skin
Fever in cases of sudden infection of the gallbladder

What are the Causes of Gallstones

It’s not clear what causes gallstones. However, numerous factors increase the risk of developing gallstones which include:

Excessive secretion of cholesterol in the liver
Chemical imbalance of bile in the gallbladder
Incomplete emptying of the gall bladder
Adverse effects of post organ transplant
Certain medications.
Certain lifestyle factors and unhealthy dietary habits.

What are the Risk Factors of Gallstones

Factors that may increase your risk of gallstones include:

Having a family history of gallstones
Being born female
Having age older than 40 years
Having Liver disease
Being pregnant
Taking certain medications to lower cholesterol
Taking medications with a high estrogen content such as oral contraceptives or hormone therapy drugs
Having certain blood disorders, such as sickle cell anemia or leukemia
Being obese
Having type 2 diabetes
Being sedentary
Having a diet high in fat or cholesterol and low in fiber
Undergoing rapid weight loss