CholelithiasisNormally a balance of
bile salts, lecithin and
cholesterol keep
gallstones from forming. If there are abnormally high levels of
bile salts or, more commonly,
cholesterol, stones can form.
Full article >>>CholelithiasisTreatment:
Modern advances in
surgery have revolutionized the
treatment of
gallstones. In general,
surgery is used only if you have symptoms.
Full article >>>Cholelithiasis is an associated finding in the majority of cases, but <1% of patients with cholelithiasis develop this cancer.
Full article >>>CholelithiasisAlso known as
gallstones, these hard masses are formed in the
gallbladder or passages, and can cause severe upper
right abdominal pain radiating to the
right shoulder, as a result of blocked
bile flow.
Full article >>>CHOLELITHIASIS: The production of
gallstones.
CHOLESTASIS: An obstruction in the
bile duct.
Full article >>>CholelithiasisThe presence of
gallstones within the
gallbladder.
Cholesterolosis ...
Full article >>>GALLSTONES"1 (
Cholelithiasis)
SYMPTOMS"
Bloating, gas, and discomfort or
indigestion after a heavy meal of rich, fatty
food.
Full article >>>cholecystitis (
inflammation of the
gallbladder)
cholelithiasis (
gall stones)
Prevention:
In most cases,
prevention is not possible. Reducing intake of fatty
foods and weight reduction may reduce symptoms in people with
gallbladder disease.
Full article >>>CholelithiasisCholeraCholera genome
Cholescintigraphy
Cholestasis with
peripheral pulmonary stenosisCholesterolCholesterol ester transfer
proteinCholesterol guidelines
Cholesterol lowering with fibrate
Cholesterol lowering with
niacin ...
Full article >>>Biliary
colic is the medical term for the extreme
cramping
pain caused by
gallstones. The formation of
gallstones in the
gallbladder is called
cholelithiasis.
How does it occur?
You are more likely to have
gallstones if: ...
Full article >>>Cholelithiasis (
Gallstones)
CholeraCholesterol Embolism (
Atheroembolic Renal Disease)
Chondromalacia Patellae (CMP) (Runner's
Knee)
Chondromalacia PatellaeChorea Minor (Sydenham's
Chorea)
ChoriocarcinomaChristmas
Disease (
Hemophilia B) ...
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