Gallstones (Gallbladder)

Type: Multiple causes

Pair

gallbladder - parathyroid

pares

Generalities:

Gallbladder Gallstone, its size can vary from a few millimeters to several centimeters. They consist mainly of cholesterol or bilirubin. Some of the factors that favor its formation are:

  • Obesity and feeding with excess saturated fats
  • Diabetes
  • Organ or bone marrow transplant
  • Failure of Gallbladder to empty bile
  • Cirrhosis or liver infections
  • Disorders that cause a lack of red blood cells
  • Contraceptive pills
  • Psycho-emotional alterations (anger)

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