Gallstones are those small stones that are made up of cholesterol and are usually present in a duct within the gallbladder which can lead to severe, sudden and colic pain in the abdomen.
Gallstones may accompany inflammation of the gallbladder or jaundice, with a rise in body temperature up to a temperature of above 38 ° C.
In some cases, gravel may begin to move to the pancreas, which may cause inflammation known as acute pancreatitis, which causes abdominal pain.
The gallbladder is a small bag or device located under the liver. Its function is in the storage of bile (the bile extract), which is the liquid produced by the liver. This helps to digest fat. The liver is passed through the bile and through a series of channels known as the bile duct In the gallbladder.
The bile is stored in the gallbladder and over time becomes more concentrated, making it more effective in digesting fat, quantifying and gallbladder releasing the bile in the digestive system when needed.
It is believed that gallstones appear as a result of chemical imbalances of the bile in the gallbladder. Cholesterol levels in the bile are very high and are formed in the form of small crystals that gradually grow into small solids such as sand grains or as large as pebbles.
The risk of gallstones increases when a person is overweight or obese, females are more likely to develop gallstones, and people older than 40 years are more likely to have gallstones. Pregnant women are more likely to develop gallstones The gallbladder is the result of hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy which may lead to increased cholesterol levels and increased bilirubin levels within the gallbladder.
People with cirrhosis, gastrointestinal disorders, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are more likely to develop gallstones.
If your blood pressure inside the liver is high or if you have diabetes, your doctor may prescribe some painkillers to control your pain, with some tips on how to have a healthy diet.
If the symptoms are more severe and occur frequently, surgery is usually used to remove gallbladder by laparoscopy after temporarily inflating the abdomen using harmless carbon dioxide.