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Cholesterol builds up in the gallbladder, forming stones that can be as small as sand or as large. They don't cause gallbladder problems unless the stones block the bile duct. The condition is more common among women and the elderly. It's accompanied by pain in the upper right abdomen, loss of appetite, vomiting, yellowing of the skin, and whites of the eyes.
Excess weight and obesity.
High levels of certain types of fat.
Multiple pregnancies in women.
Long-term use of female hormones or birth control pills.
Strict dieting may cause gallstones.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Your doctor may recommend surgery to remove your gallbladder to check for recurring gallstones. Once your gallbladder is removed, bile flows directly from your liver into your small intestine, rather than being stored in your gallbladder.
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Abstain from food and drink for at least 6 hours before the procedure.
Blood and urine tests.
EKG and X-rays for those over 40.
Shower and clean thoroughly on the day of the procedure.
Hair removal is required.
