Brief overview What are gallstones? Crystallized components of the bile fluid in the form of tiny stones (semolina) or larger stones. Depending on their location, a distinction is made between gallbladder stones and bile duct stones. Women have gallstones more often than men. Risk factors: mainly female, overweight (fat), fertile, 40 years and over (forty), … Gallstones: Description, Causes, Symptoms
Gall bladder pain is a common symptom nowadays. The reason for this is the relatively high-fat diet and lack of exercise. Pain in the gallbladder can be attributed to various causes such as gallstones or inflammation of the gall bladder. The pain manifests itself in the form of pressure pain or colic. The therapy of … Gall bladder pain
Therapy The question that arises for those affected by gallbladder pain is: What can be done? It is not advisable to wait long before consulting a doctor, as such pain should always be clarified before further measures are taken. The treatment depends on the type and extent of the disease. In simple cases, avoiding fatty … Therapy | Gall bladder pain
Synonyms in a broader sense Medical: cholelithiasis gallstones, cholelith, cholecystolithiasis, gallbladder inflammation, bile, liver English. : biliary calculus, biliary stone, cholelith, gallstone Definition Gallstones are deposits (concrements) in the gall bladder (cholecystolithiasis) or the bile ducts (choleangiolithiasis). The formation of these gallstones is based on a change in the composition of the bile. There are … Gallstones
Risk factors The following factors lead to an increase in the probability of gallstones: Female sex Overweight Blonde = light-skinned skin type Childbearing age Age > 40 years. Gallstones are in most cases asymptomatic, i.e. without symptoms. Symptoms usually only occur when there is an obstruction or inflammation of the bile ducts (cholecystitis). In about … Risk factors | Gallstones
Diagnosis of gallstones The diagnosis of gallstones can be made by the blood laboratory, among others. An increase in direct bilirubin in the serum may indicate an obstruction of the bile duct. Whether the liver has also been affected can be determined from the laboratory liver values (e.g. GOT). Liver damage results in increased liver … Diagnosis of gallstones | Gallstones
Rehabilitation Can I live without a gall bladder? The removal of the gallbladder generally has no disadvantages. It is possible that some foods are less well tolerated than in the past, so care should be taken to ensure a healthy and balanced diet. Complications Inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystiasis), perforation (rupture) of the gallbladder or … Rehabilitation | Gallstones
Prognosis Surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy), apart from the general risks of anesthesia and surgery, generally involves relatively minor risks. With all non-surgical therapies, however, the rate of recurrence is relatively high at 30 – 50%. All articles in this series: Gallstones Risk factors Diagnosis of gallstones Rehabilitation Prognosis
Prognosis After removal of the gallbladder, most patients have a good chance of never getting a gallstone disease (biliary colic) again. In some cases, however, the stones may still form in the bile duct and cause pain there. Patients who suffer from hereditary gallstones or who cannot (cannot) eliminate the above-mentioned risk factors are usually … Prognosis | Gallstones (Cholelithiasis)
Definition Gallstones are a deposit of solid substances which, due to a variety of causes, emerge from the bile, flocculate and can lead to pain as well as to obstruction of the bile ducts and the flow of bile. Synonyms Cholelithiasis. One distinguishes gallstones according to the type of stone and the place of origin. … Gallstones (Cholelithiasis)
In hyperbilirubinemia, the blood concentration of bilirubin exceeds the normal value. The result is jaundice, as the yellowish substance is deposited in the skin. Treatment depends on the causative disease. What is hyperbilirubinemia? Bilirubin corresponds to a yellowish breakdown product derived from the heme portion of the red blood pigment hemoglobin. Thus, bilirubin is a … Hyperbilirubinemia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Symptoms Gallstones manifest as pain and cramping below the breastbone and in the right upper abdomen. The pain may also radiate to the back and shoulders. Biliary colic with stones in the bile ducts causes unbearable discomfort. Possible complications include inflammation of the gallbladder, bacterial infection, fever, blockage of the bile ducts with jaundice, inflammation … Gallstones Causes and Treatment
