| Topic: | Digestive Diseases (DD) |
| Title: | Don't Accept Gallbladder Disease as a Fact of Life. |
| Author: | Porter, S. |
| Source: | Digestive Health and Nutrition. p. 8-11. November-December 2002. |
| Availability: | Available from American Gastroenterological Association. 7910 Woodmont Avenue, 7th Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814. (877) DHN-4YOU or (301) 654-2055, ext. 650. E-mail: DHN@gastro.org. |
| Abstract: | This article explores the causes of gallstones (cholelithiasis) and offers strategies for preventing their recurrence. Topics include the symptoms of a typical gallstone attack, dietary risk factors, how gallstones form, the epidemiology of gallstones, the role of genetics, strategies for preventing gallstones through diet, the importance of weight loss, diagnostic tests used to confirm gallstones, and treatment strategies, including surgical removal, and laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy). The author stresses that healthy, slow weight loss along with a balanced diet and moderate exercise is the key. The article concludes with two web site addresses through which readers can obtain more information. |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Digestive System Diseases. Gallstones. Risk Factors. Symptoms. Etiology. Patient Care Management. |
| Minor Keywords: | Diagnosis. Diagnostic Tests. Abdominal Pain. Surgery. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Weight Loss. Genetics. Surgical Techniques. Bile. Physiology. Gallbladder. |
| Publication Number: | DDJA09377 |
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