As the bile crystals aggregate to form stones, they move about, eventually occluding the outlet and preventing the gallbladder from emptying. This blockage results in irritation, inflammation, and sometimes infection (cholecystitis) of the gallbladder.
Gallstones are formed by the precipitation of cholesterol and bile salts from the bile. Once formed in gall bladder, they can range in sizes from a grain of sand, to 1-2 inches.
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.
Do you mean gallstones? The article in Wikipedia (see link below) begins: "In medicine, gallstones (choleliths) are crystalline bodies formed within the body by accretion or concretion of normal or abnormal bile component."
Gallstones. They're terrible pebbles formed in the gall bladder. And they are terribly difficult to get rid of.
Paleness and 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.
Removal of gallstones does not affect weight control. If you were unable to control your weight in the past, gallstone removal is not likely to change your ability to maintain a healthy weight.
No! but when you have gallstones! you have more PAIN during your period! :(
Cholelithic means pertaining to gallstones.
In about 95% of all cases of cholecystitis, the gallbladder contains gallstones
The build up of calcium, iron, or cholesterol in the gallbladder creates gallstones.
Rapid weight loss is a risk factor for developing gallstones.