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Effects on the Body

Skin turns yellow Permanent Brain Damage Yellow eyes

the bilirubin begins to dissolve in the body and brain tissues.

Biotechnology

ESWL

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a nonsurgical method for treating gallstones. You can get this procedure if your gallbladder works well and your stones are tiny.

References

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What to do about gallstones. (2023, July 20). Harvard Health. Retrieved May 13, 2024, from https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/what-to-do-about-gallstones

Treatment for Gallstones - NIDDK. (n.d.). National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Retrieved May 13, 2024, from https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/gallstones/treatment

Overview - - - Gallstones. (n.d.). NHS. Retrieved May 13, 2024, from https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gallstones/

Gallstones - Symptoms & causes. (n.d.). Mayo Clinic. Retrieved May 13, 2024, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gallstones/symptoms-causes/syc-20354214

Gallstones. (n.d.). Canadian Liver Foundation. Retrieved May 13, 2024, from https://www.liver.ca/patients-caregivers/liver-diseases/gallstones/

Gallstones. (n.d.). Johns Hopkins Medicine. Retrieved May 13, 2024, from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/gallstones

Begum, J., Wiginton, K., & Braverman, J. (2023, December 4). Gallstones (Cholelithiasis): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments. WebMD. Retrieved May 13, 2024, from https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/gallstones

Treatment

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

The combination of X-ray and the use of an endoscope to treat problems in the liver, pancreas, bile ducts, and gallbladder.

Surgery

Causes

When the gallbladder does not empty, it might produce extremely concentrated bile.

When the bile contains too much bilirubin, blood disorders, liver disease, or an infection are possible.

Bile is used to dissolve cholesterol. However, if it is unable to do so, the extra cholesterol might build up and form stones in your gallbladder

Condition description

A hormone released by fat in diet stimulates the gallbladder to constrict, releasing bile into the intestine.

Gallstones are hard, pebble-like materials that start developing in the gallbladder. As the gallstones increase, the gallbladder turns into a stone-like material.

Definitions

Endoscope

A long, flexible, lighted tube to diagnose and treat organs and structures inside the body.

Cholesterol

Fat is made in the liver and can be found in blood, as well as all cells of the body.

bilirubin

Yellowish pigment that is made during the breakdown of red blood cells. Passes through the liver, and is eventually excreted out of the body.

Gallbladder

The gallbladder is part of the digestive system Located under the liver.

Bile

Fluid is made by the liver which has a role to help with digestion. It breaks down fat and is stored in the gallbladder

Canadian Development

Open cholecystectomy is the classic surgical treatment for gallstones which requires an abdominal incision. The patient is told to stay in the hospital for 5-7 days after surgery.

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Prevention & Prognosis

Losing weight

Cut down in cholesterol

Diagnosis

Blood tests

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

Abdominal ultrasounds - 90% to 95% accurate - most commonly used

Signs & Symptoms

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Pain in the upper right portion of your abdomen Pain underneath your breastbone Nausea and vomiting Fever Chills Jaundice. A yellowing of the skin or eyes. Abdominal bloating Intolerance of fatty foods Belching or gas Indigestion