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a gallbladder infection can occur at anytime in a persons life.
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∙ 11y agoBetween mid 30's and late 40's. But uncommonly the can occur in the early 20's.
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Is it possible to have gallstones at the age of five years or at a very young age?
Yes, you can develope gallstones@ any age, your diet has alot to do with it.
In what age group do gallstones usually develop?
in adults between the ages of 20 and 50; about 20% of patients with gallstones are over 40. The risk of developing gallstones increases with age-at least 20% of people over 60 have a single large stone or as many as several thousand smaller ones
Why do gallstones make your face pale?
Paleness and gallstones
What are two types of choleliths?
Cholesterol gallstones and Pigmented gallstones
Can gallstones delay your period?
No! but when you have gallstones! you have more PAIN during your period! :(
Kaye, gallstones are?
Kaye, gallstones are common (about 20% of women in developed countries). There are several types of gallstones, the most frequent being cholesterol gallstones. These can occur due to an imbalance of cholesterol and the agents that are responsible for dissolving cholesterol, both secreted by the liver. If there's too much cholesterol or too little of the dissolving agents, stones can form. Anything that causes stones to more rapidly form, like decreased function of the gallbladder or even an individual's tendency to form stones, will lead to gallstones. Less common types of gallstones stem from too much bilirubin (the breakdown product of blood) or some intestinal diseases. Gallstones are more common as we age and in females, and also with hormone therapy. Despite the role of cholesterol in forming most gallstones, there's no relationship between stone formation and cholesterol in the blood. The majority of people with gallstones, fortunately, don't have symptoms. So as long as the gallstones don't cause problems, there's nothing to worry about and nothing that needs to be done.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to gallstones?
Cholelithic means pertaining to gallstones.
What population group tends to get gallstones?
Scandinavians also have a higher than average incidence of this disease. Dietary fat and cholesterol are also implicated in their formation. Overweight women in their middle years constitute the vast majority of patients with gallstones in every group.
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.
