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Gallstones, cholecystitis

Can you develop gallstones at any age? 

Gallstones are small, hard deposits that form within the gallbladder, and while they are predominantly associated with older adults, they can technically…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Gallstones, cholecystitis

Can gallstones occur without symptoms? 

Gallstones are a common occurrence within the adult population of the United Kingdom, and many individuals live with them for…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Gallstones, cholecystitis

What causes cholecystitis? 

Cholecystitis is the clinical term for inflammation of the gallbladder, a small organ situated in the upper right quadrant of…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Gallstones, cholecystitis

What causes gallstones to form? 

Gallstones are small stones that develop within the gallbladder, usually as a result of chemical imbalances in the fluid stored there. The…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Gallstones, cholecystitis

What is cholecystitis? 

Cholecystitis is the medical term for redness and swelling of the gallbladder, an organ that sits just below the liver…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Gallstones, cholecystitis

What are gallstones? 

Gallstones are small stones, usually made of cholesterol, that develop in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pouch like organ located just beneath…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS