Causes and symptoms of cholelithiasis

Unfortunately, gallstones can hardly be calledrare, because such a problem is often found in medical practice. That is why information about the causes and symptoms of cholelithiasis is so important. And although the disease affects men and women, in the fair sex it is diagnosed three times more often.

Gallstone disease: causes

The reason for the formation of stones can be anya disorder that leads to stagnation of bile or changes in its composition. And before you learn about what are the main symptoms of cholelithiasis, you should familiarize yourself with the main risk factors.

• To begin with, we should mention hormonalviolations, because hormones in one way or another control the exchange of cholesterol and its removal from the body. For example, often gallstones appear as a result of pregnancy, menopause or the use of certain hormonal drugs.
• Diet is of great importance.In particular, the use of cholesterol-rich foods, as well as spices and alcohol increases the chance of developing such disease. People with obesity should be included in the risk group.
• Symptoms of cholelithiasis often manifest themselves against the background of liver cirrhosis.
• In addition, people with diseases such as diabetes mellitus, Crohn's disease, metabolic syndrome are more prone to such a disease.

In any case, you must always carefully monitor the state of the body and well-being - only so you can in time to suspect the presence of problems.

Symptoms of cholelithiasis

In the gallbladder, stones are formed, consisting ofmainly from cholesterol, proteins, some pigment substances and mineral salts. They can have different sizes and shapes. Early stages of the development of cholelithiasis proceed, as a rule, asymptomatically - the main signs appear in the event that the stones block the normal outflow of bile.

• Usually an attack of the so-called colic begins with aching pain that occurs in the right upper quadrant and sometimes can be given to the sternum or to the right scapula.
• Pain is worse after eating too fatty, spicy or sharp foods.
• In some cases, nausea and vomiting occur.

Such attacks occur periodically and can last from several minutes to several hours. In any case, it's worth asking for help.

Methods of treatment depend on the patient's condition and intensity of symptoms, as well as on the size and composition of the stones.

• If in the gallbladder found stones largesizes, the only effective treatment is surgical removal of the gallbladder. Practically in 95% of cases, such an operation leads to complete recovery.
• If the stones are small, then they can be shredded using ultrasonic waves.
• Sanatorium rest can only helpSome patients with a diagnosis of cholelithiasis. Treatment with mineral water and certain medications is possible only if the stones consist mainly of cholesterol, only then they can be tried to dissolve with the help of conservative methods.