Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gall bladder while cholelithiasis is gall bladder stones. It is possible to have either one without the other or both together.
Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gall bladder while cholelithiasis is gall bladder stones. It is possible to have either one without the other or both together.
A cholecystectomy is performed to treat cholelithiasis and cholecystitis
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Women are more prone to cholelithiasis and cholecystitis due to hormonal factors, particularly the influence of estrogen, which can increase cholesterol levels in bile and decrease gallbladder motility. Additionally, factors such as obesity, pregnancy, and rapid weight loss, more common in women, further contribute to the risk. Genetic predisposition and dietary habits may also play a role, leading to a higher incidence of gallstones and associated conditions in women.
A cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure performed to treat cholelithiasis and cholecystitis.
Cholelithiasis is the condition of gallstones.
Gallstones, which is a disorder of the gallbladder, are caused by a few different reasons. Some of the causes of gallstones include being overweight, pregnancy, or hormone therapy. Losing weight quickly may also lead to the formation of gallstones.
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Solidified crystal solids in the gall bladder are "gallstones," "biliary calculi," or "choleliths" : the presence of stones in the gall bladder is called "cholelithiasis". (pronounced "koh-luh-lih-THY-uh-sis")cholelithiasis
In about 95% of all cases of cholecystitis, the gallbladder contains gallstones
Cholecystitis calculosa is the inflamation of the gallbladder when the cystic duct is blocked bt a gallstone.