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What is the most common medical treatment for gallstones?
The most common medical treatment for gallstones is the surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholecsytectomy).
Does Turkey Hill brand ice tea cause gallstones?
Yes, Turkey Hill brand iced tea can in fact cause gallstones. In fact, any type of iced tea can cause gallstones. If you have prior issues with your kidneys or gallstones, stay away from iced tea products.
What is pain in the gallbladder called?
Pain in the gallbladder may indicate gallstones, which can pass on their own, but surgical removal of the gallbladder may be required.
Can the Nutrisystem diet cause gallstones?
Rapid weight loss is a risk factor for developing gallstones.
What are the composition of gallstones?
Gallstones are primarily composed of cholesterol or bilirubin. Cholesterol gallstones are the most common type, while pigmented gallstones are mainly made of bilirubin. Other components of gallstones can include calcium salts and proteins.
Do gallstones cause physical discomfort?
Approximately 80% of gallstones do not cause significant discomfort. Patients who develop biliary colic generally do have some symptoms.
What are two types of choleliths?
Cholesterol gallstones: These are the most common type of gallstones and are formed from excess cholesterol in the bile. Pigment gallstones: These are formed from bilirubin, a breakdown product of red blood cells, and are typically smaller and darker in color compared to cholesterol gallstones.
Where are Gallstones found?
Most gallstones remain in the gallbladder where they cause no symptoms. Sometimes they may pass into and obstruct the bile duct, which may lead to a variety of problems.
Where can one find info about pancretitis?
Pancreatitis symptoms are almost identical to gallstones, since gallstones are usually what cause it. Upper right abdominal pain that spreads to the back, nausea, and some vomiting are the most common signs of acute pancreatitis.
What is a common name for the disease called cholelithiasis?
gallstones
Kaye, gallstones are?
Kaye, gallstones are common (about 20% of women in developed countries). There are several types of gallstones, the most frequent being cholesterol gallstones. These can occur due to an imbalance of cholesterol and the agents that are responsible for dissolving cholesterol, both secreted by the liver. If there's too much cholesterol or too little of the dissolving agents, stones can form. Anything that causes stones to more rapidly form, like decreased function of the gallbladder or even an individual's tendency to form stones, will lead to gallstones. Less common types of gallstones stem from too much bilirubin (the breakdown product of blood) or some intestinal diseases. Gallstones are more common as we age and in females, and also with hormone therapy. Despite the role of cholesterol in forming most gallstones, there's no relationship between stone formation and cholesterol in the blood. The majority of people with gallstones, fortunately, don't have symptoms. So as long as the gallstones don't cause problems, there's nothing to worry about and nothing that needs to be done.
Do weight cause gallstones?
People who are overweight, or who lose a large amount of weight quickly are also at greater risk for developing gallstones
