This sludge consists of mucus; this mucus contains calcium bilirubinate and cholesterol. When this unbalance worsens this is when the stones are formed (Ny Times/health Guide 2014). Some gallstones are small enough to pass out of the body and not cause any problems, but when big stones form this is when there is inflammation of the gallbladder. This inflammation can be due to gallstones blocking the ducts not allowing bile to move properly, this inflammation can also cause a lot of pain, and a buildup of bile that leads to infection (Ny Times/health Guide 2014) In this instance, this is when symptoms of gallstones would appear, and when one does start to feel symptoms this is when medical attention is needed. .
Gallstones can form for a variously of different reasons. Gallstones can form due to, genetics, body weight, and diet. According to Medical News Today "overweight people, especially women have a better chance at developing gall stones " (What are Gallstones? 2004). Many studies have resulted that females have a greater chance of having gallstones than males. The reason for this inconsistency is because of women who take oral contraceptives, women who are pregnant, and just the overall women body is more acceptable to gallstones than that of the male (What are Gallstones? 2004). A Hida Scan, Ultrasound, and CT Scan, are all high imagine machines than can see inside the stomach, and detect gallstones. .
Symptoms of gallstones are very distinct. The first thing you may feel is pain in your upper right quadrant of your stomach. Along with the pain, you may feel discomfort in the back of the right shoulder blade. Other symptoms include, nausea, vomiting, fever and jaundice of the skin. If you ignore these symptoms, your pain may never go away. When these symptoms do occur, this is when surgery is needed. Gallbladder surgery is usually performed as soon as the gallbladder is detected as diseased or gallstones are shown.