How Do You Identify The Risk For Gallstones?
The gallbladder is a small sac that is located under the liver, with the main function of storing bile that is manufactured by the liver. Bile is instrumental in breaking down and digesting fats. However, there are other particles that can be found in bile, such as cholesterol, which when these components combine will help form gallstones. Gallstones may not cause any symptoms or problems, but gallstones that move around in the gallbladder have a good chance of moving into the common bile duct and causing a blockage. The presence of large gallstones and multiple gallstones heightens the chance for complications such as blockage, infection and pancreatitis. Learning to identify the risk for gallstones can go a long way to preventing the condition. Women are more prone to developing gallstones. It is assumed that this is due to a tendency of women having a higher body mass index and may lead a more sedentary life than men. However, men are not immune and do suffer from gallstones. The ke
