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What are symptoms for gallstones?
There are many symptoms of having gallstones. The most common is stomach pain. However one should see a doctor for a proper diagnosis and recommendations for treatment.
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.
Why do gallstones make your face pale?
Paleness and gallstones
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.
What are golf stones?
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."
Can gallstones delay your period?
No! but when you have gallstones! you have more PAIN during your period! :(
Is there any symptom of gallstones that doesn't hurt?
There are sixty to eighty percent of people who have gallstones that do not experience any pain. However, there are no symptoms that would not cause pain so it is recommended to check with a doctor every now and then to see if you have it.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to gallstones?
Cholelithic means pertaining to gallstones.
Is cholecystitis related to gallstones?
In about 95% of all cases of cholecystitis, the gallbladder contains gallstones
Can the Nutrisystem diet cause gallstones?
Rapid weight loss is a risk factor for developing gallstones.
What causes gallstones in cats?
The build up of calcium, iron, or cholesterol in the gallbladder creates 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.
