What are the causes of gallstones and cholecystitis?

Do you know what gallstones and cholecystitis are? You must not understand it very well, right? In life, it is inevitable that I will encounter some medical problems. If we do not deal with them in time, then minor illnesses will become major illnesses, which can easily cause adverse reactions to patients. So in life, we still have to pay more attention to our health. Let us learn about the relevant knowledge about the causes of gallstones and cholecystitis.

Causes

Gallstones are related to many factors. Any factor that changes the ratio of cholesterol to bile acid concentrations and causes bile stasis can lead to stone formation. Residents of certain regions and ethnic groups, female hormones, obesity, pregnancy, high-fat diet, long-term parenteral nutrition, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, after gastrectomy or gastrointestinal anastomosis, terminal ileal disease and after ileal resection, cirrhosis, hemolytic anemia and other factors can all cause gallstones. The incidence of gallstones in the northwest region of my country is relatively high, which may be related to dietary habits.

1. Gallstones in the gallbladder

Generally, it does not produce symptoms of biliary colic, which is called dormant stones. It may have symptoms of indigestion such as dull pain in the right upper abdomen, acid reflux, belching, and abdominal distension, which are more obvious after taking greasy food. If accompanied by infection, it may have symptoms of acute cholecystitis. There may be no positive physical signs, and in a few cases where the stones are too large, the gallbladder may be palpable.

2. Gallstones in the cystic duct

There may be symptoms of biliary colic, sudden persistent pain in the right upper abdomen, paroxysmal aggravation, radiating to the shoulders and back, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, etc. For detailed consultation points, please refer to acute and chronic cholecystitis. There is tenderness in the right upper abdomen and positive Murphy's sign. An enlarged gallbladder with tenderness can be felt in the right upper abdomen. If gallbladder perforation occurs, there may be signs of acute peritonitis such as tenderness in the whole abdomen, rebound tenderness, and muscle tension. Some patients may develop jaundice.

Yes, the above is some relevant knowledge about gallstones and cholecystitis. I believe that after reading it, you will have some relevant understanding of it. So in life we ​​should not ignore our health problems, so as not to cause minor illnesses to become major illnesses. If you have gallstones and cholecystitis, it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment in time. I wish you a speedy recovery.