Cholelithiasis

Cholelithiasis is the formation of

gallstones

 in the

gallbladder

. Gallstones range in size from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball. Some people develop just one gallstone, while others develop many gallstones at the same time.
You can lower your risk of gallstones by following a healthy eating plan and getting regular physical activity to help you reach and maintain a healthy weight.
Symptoms

Abdominal pain

  • In the upper right region, Located in middle upper region

  • Radiates to the back, Pain radiates to shoulder

  • Steady

  • Occurs or worsens after a meal

common

Pain when applying pressure on the upper right quadrant of the abdomen during inspiration

or Sore abdomen

  • Upper right quadrant of abdomen

common

Throwing up

or Feel like vomiting

common

Yellow eyes or skin

Risk factors

High levels of fats in blood

Use of estrogen hormone medication

Given birth two or more times

Biliary tract infection

Diabetes mellitus

  • Type 2, Type 1

Inflammation of the colon

Overweight or obese

Liver cirrhosis

Weight loss

Thalassemia

Treatment
Most people with gallstones that don't cause symptoms will never need treatment. Your doctor will determine if treatment for gallstones is indicated based on your symptoms and the results of diagnostic testing. Treatment options for cholelithiasis include: 1-Medications to dissolve gallstones. 2-Surgery to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy), since gallstones frequently recur. You don't need your gallbladder to live, and gallbladder removal doesn't affect your ability to digest food, but it can cause diarrhea, which is usually temporary.
Recommended specialist

If you have Cholelithiasis, then a visit to a general surgeon is recommended.

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