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Gallstones are hard, pebble-like deposits that form inside the gallbladder. Gallstones may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball.
See also:
Acute cholecystitis Choledocholithiasis
Alternative Names
Cholelithiasis; Gallbladder attack; Biliary colic; Gallstone attack; Bile calculus; Biliary calculus
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The cause of gallstones varies. There are two main types of gallstones:
- Stones made out of cholesterol. Gallstones made out of cholesterol are...
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Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Prevention
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PreventionDiet may play a role in gallstones. Specific dietary factors may include:Fats. Although fats (particularly saturated fats found in meats,... Read more »
Gallstones
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention You are less likely to form gallstones if you avoid becoming overweight. If you are already overweight, try to avoid diets that cause you... Read more »
Xenical linked to gallstones
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says there may be a link between the diet pill Xenical and gallstones. Between April 1999 and December 2006... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
More than 25 million Americans have gallstones, and a million are diagnosed each year. However, only 1 - 3% of the population complains of symptoms... Read more »
Acute cholecystitis (Gallstones)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acute cholecystitis is a sudden inflammation of the gallbladder that causes severe abdominal pain.See also: Chronic cholecystitisAlternative... Read more »
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