Cholelithiasis Quiz
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Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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What is Cholelithiasis?
Gallbladder stones or pieces of solid material that form in the gallbladder. Many people have gallbladder stones without any symptoms for their entire lives. Severe cases may require surgery.
Typical Symptoms of Cholelithiasis
Suspected Murphy's sign positive
Right upper abdominal pain
Abdominal pain
Upper central abdominal pain
Stomach or abdominal pain after eating oily foods
History of gallstones or gallbladder inflamamtion
Right sided chest pain
Chest pain
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Cholelithiasis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have pain in the upper right abdomen?
Do you have a stomach ache?
Do you have stomach pain in the middle of your abdomen?
Do you get stomach pain after eating oily food?
Have you had gallstones or inflammation in your gallbladder before?
Treatmentof Cholelithiasis
This condition does not always need treatment unless it causes problems. If symptoms are present, surgery to remove the gallbladder can be done. If your doctor thinks surgery is risky and the symptoms are mild, a medication may be prescribed.
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References
Gore JM. Cholelithiasis. JAAPA. 2013 Dec;26(12):54-5. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000438244.25450.34. PMID: 24270037.
https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Citation/2013/12000/Cholelithiasis.12.aspx
Stokes CS, Lammert F. Transporters in cholelithiasis. Biol Chem. 2012 Jan;393(1-2):3-10. doi: 10.1515/BC-2011-226. PMID: 22628294.
https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/BC-2011-226/html
American College of Gastroenterology
https://gi.org/topics/gallstones-in-women/
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Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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