Cholelithiasis

Cholelithiasis

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Digestive Health
Diseases & Conditions
Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAJun 27, 2020

The topic Cholelithiasis you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Gallstones.

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  • Gallstones are marble-like deposits that form in the gallbladder, due to changes in the concentration of various components of bile. Bile is a fluid that is made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
  • Gallstones are classified on the basis of their constituent material (what they are composed of). Most commonly these Gallbladder Stones are composed of cholesterol and less commonly are composed of a component of blood called bilirubin
  • The size of these stones can vary from that of a ‘peanut’ to the size of a ‘golf ball’. Majority of the times, Gallstones are found as an incidental finding, when they are not causing any symptoms
  • The symptoms arise when they obstruct the duct of the gallbladder and prevent the gallbladder from draining its fluid into the intestine. The common signs and symptoms of include intermittent pain in the right upper side of abdomen, aggravation of pain by fatty meals, nausea, and vomiting. An ultrasound of abdomen is the diagnostic test of choice
  • Removal of the gallbladder by surgery is the most effective treatment for Gallstones. Once the surgery is performed, the chances of developing the condition is practically nil 

Please find comprehensive information on Gallstones regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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