Gallstone, Gallstone

Gallstone, Gallstone, is a solid formation in the gallbladder, consisting of bile pigments, cholesterol and calcium salts, which are included in it in various proportions. The formation of gallstones (cholelithiasis) begins to occur when the physical properties of bile change in such a way that the solubility of cholesterol decreases; In some cases, chronic inflammation of the gallbladder (see Cholecystitis) may also contribute to the formation of stones. The existence of gallstones for a long time can be completely asymptomatic. However, sometimes a person develops severe pain (see Biliary colic) or stones may pass into the common bile duct, causing obstructive jaundice or cholangitis. Gallstones, which contain calcium, can be detected during an x-ray examination (darkened areas on the x-ray), but if the calcium content is insignificant, then they can only be detected using cholecystography. Cholelithiasis is usually treated surgically by removing the entire gallbladder (see Cholecystectomy) or directly removing the stones themselves, which are either dissolved by the person ingesting bile salts or crushed by ultrasonic waves. If the stones do not bother the person, then treatment is usually not carried out.

Nowadays, there are more than 50 million people around the world with a damaged gallbladder. The prevalence of the disease ranges from 2 to 30 percent of the population. If you are concerned about whether you are one of this group, you may have a gallbladder stone. Find out what symptoms it has and how to manage this condition.

What is a gallstone?

A gallstone is a hard formation that can occur in the gallbladder (gall bladder), namely, gallstones are deposits of sediment that is formed from cholesterol and salt. Stones can form if the properties of the bile mass change so that it can no longer dissolve cholesterol. These deposits remain isolated

Gallbladder stones are solid formations consisting of bile pigments, cholesterol, and calcium salts. These stones occur in the human biliary system and are often one of the causes of biliary colic.

The formation of gallstones occurs when the physical properties of bile in the cavity of the gallbladder change. As a result, the solubility of cholesterol, which forms the stone, decreases. Chronic inflammation of the gallbladder walls and its obstruction can also affect the formation of stones.

Cholelithiasis or cholelithiasis develops when there is at least one stone in the human bile duct. Many patients may not have symptoms of this disease for a long time. However, one of the most common manifestations is the development of severe pain (biliary colic).

Sometimes a yellow stone can get into the gallbladder canal, which leads to volvulus or obstructive jaundice, cholecystitis and cholangitis. If the gallstone contains