{"id":4193,"date":"2024-01-23T11:47:28","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T16:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/?p=4193"},"modified":"2024-01-23T13:31:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T18:31:02","slug":"what-are-gallstones-and-how-did-i-get-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/es\/what-are-gallstones-and-how-did-i-get-one\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Gallstones and How did I Get One?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is Gallstone?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gallstones (cholelithiasis) are hardened deposits that develop in the gallbladder when there is an imbalance of bile
composition. They are usually made of cholesterol, bilirubin, or both. The gallbladder stores and releases digestive
enzymes that make up bile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I know if I have a gallstone?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gallstones often do not cause any symptoms, but when they do, it is described as \u2018biliary colic\u2019. Biliary colic occurs when
the gallbladder contracts in response to stimulation from increased pressure within the gallbladder. It is the increased
pressure that causes the pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Intense, constant, dull discomfort in the right upper quadrant that may radiate to the back.
    o May have increased pain after eating a fatty meal.
    o May have increased pain in the evenings.
    o Pain not relieved by changes in position or bowel movements and usually subsides within six hours.
    o May have voluntary guarding upon abdominal examination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Diaphoresis (sweating)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Nausea and vomiting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fullness after meals
    Atypical Symptoms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Belching or abdominal bloating\/distension<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Regurgitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Chest pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For cholesterol stones:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Too much cholesterol!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Females during reproductive period, especially if older than 40 years old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Pregnancy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Obesity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Rapid weight loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Diabetes mellitus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Native American race<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      For bilirubin stones:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Hyperbilirubinemia (high amounts of bilirubin in the blood)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Sickle cell anemia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Liver cirrhosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Hemolysis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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