Women are more likely to develop gallstones at the age of 40. Learn about the causes.
Women are more likely to develop gallstones at the age of 40. Learn about the causes
The causes of the gallstones are severe pain for the person, which causes discomfort to the patient and inability to continue his daily life. The stones are composed of different reasons, such as following a wrong diet. In this context, Dr. Ahmed Murad Hashim, Professor of Gastrointestinal, Liver and Internal Medicine, In this report, causes and treatment of gallstones.
The professor of gastrointestinal and liver and internal medicine at the University of Cairo, Kasr al-Aini, said in statements to "the seventh day" that women are more likely to get gallstones because of the weight that leads to increase the proportion of fat in the blood, especially at the age of 40 years.
He added that there are three types of gallstones gallstones, generally symptoms of pain on the right side extends to the right shoulder, blockage of bile ducts when moving, or inflammation of the gallbladder wall, with high temperature, inflammation of the gallbladder.
He pointed out that the treatment of gallstones gallstones 99%, requires special surgery when suffering from severe pain frequent, and the gallbladder is removed using a telescope.
And ways to prevent the formation of stones gallstones, are:
Avoid weight gain.
- Follow a healthy diet.
- Eat fresh vegetables and fruits.
- Increased intake of fluids.
He pointed out that the previous prevention methods help to reduce the infection, in the case that he does not have a willingness to injury.