
Gallstones
Known Symptoms
- Right upper abdominal pain radiating to the shoulder or back.
- Nausea and vomiting, especially after fatty foods.
- Fever and tenderness are often present during acute gallbladder inflammation episodes.
Known Causes
- Cholesterol supersaturation leading to gallstone formation in bile.
- Gallstone obstruction of cystic duct causing inflammation locally.
- Obesity, pregnancy, female sex, aging, rapid weight loss.
Care
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the definitive treatment for symptomatic gallstones.
- Pain control, antibiotics, and monitoring during acute cholecystitis.
- Maintain a healthy weight and avoid rapid weight loss.
- Right upper abdominal pain radiating to the shoulder or back.
- Nausea and vomiting, especially after fatty foods.
- Fever and tenderness are often present during acute gallbladder inflammation episodes.
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