Tag: gallbladder
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Cholecystitis – Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Cholecystitis is a fairly common gastrointestinal disorder. In the United States, it accounts for more than 200, 000 hospital admissions each year. (1✅) It is potentially serious and can cause life-threatening complications if left untreated. In this article, we discuss the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, diet modifications and prevention of cholecystitis. What is…
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Gallstones – Types, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications and Prevention
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, (1) 10 to 15% of adults have gallstone disease in the United States. About a million cases are diagnosed annually, and 800, 000 operations are performed to treat gallstones. These statistics make gallstone disease one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders that require…