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There are 2 main causes to cholelithiasis; cholesterol and bilirubin. The cholesterol gallstones have nothing to do with the amount of cholesterol in the blood, they just simply form randomly. The bilirubin stones are caused by too much bilirubin in your bile.
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Condition which causes acute spasmodic abdominal pain?
Gallstones (cholelithiasis)
Is cholelithiasis the formation of stones?
Cholelithiasis is the condition of gallstones.
What hydronephrosis?
cholelithiasis
Pain medication for cholelithiasis?
demerol
Can Cholelithiasis kill you?
Cholelithiasis, Gallstones, can cause increasingly intense pain, and will slowly kill you. (A tough way to die) NB: I am NOT a Medical Professional!
What is cholelighiasis?
its spelled Cholelithiasis, its gall stones...
Why monitor intake and output with a patient with cholelithiasis?
A person with cholelithiasis will need to be monitored to ensure they are not having further problems. Documenting intake and output is one such monitor.
What is the icd-9 code for Cholelithiasis with obstruction?
574.0
What is a common name for the disease called cholelithiasis?
gallstones
What cause pain in the right side of the stomach?
cholelithiasis
What is the meaning of the word cholelithiasis?
The meaning of the word "Cholelithiasis" refers to the formation or presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile duct. These gallstones can cause severe pain in the abdominal region.
What is difference between cholecystitis and cholelithiasis?
Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gall bladder while cholelithiasis is gall bladder stones. It is possible to have either one without the other or both together.
