Who is susceptible to gallbladder disease?
• In the Family. Genetics play a part in who develops gallstones. • Excess weight. Even moderately over weight women have an increased risk of developing gallstones • High fat/low fiber diet. Diets high in fat and cholesterol and low in fiber may increase the cholesterol level in your bile. • Increased risk with age. People (especially women) over 60 secrete more cholesterol into their bile • Ethnicity. American Indians and Mexican Americans have an increased risk of developing gallstones • Diabetes. People with diabetes have an increased level of triglycerides, which could predispose them to gallstones.What are the symptoms? Many people with gallbladder disease experience no symptoms. Doctors often diagnose the problem when they are running tests for other conditions. If you are experiencing a gallbladder attack usually after eating a high fat meal, you might feel pain in your upper right abdomen that doesn’t go away. Or you might feel pain between your shoulder blades or under your r
