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    Cholelithiasis: Stones in the Gallbladder The presence of gallstones in the gallbladder, clinically known as Cholelithiasis, is a very common medical condition affecting most of the world’s population. It is mostly prevalent in the western countries. “In the U.S. alone, gallstones are present in 8-20% of the population by the age of 40” (University of Connecticut Medical Center, n.d.). Stones can come in varies sizes and two main types. This condition can present itself with absolutely no symptoms

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    The digestive systems organs work together to help the body turn food into nutrients and energy. Food passes through the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract). The GI tract is made up of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, and large intestines. There are accessory organs that do not have food pass through them but those organs help with the digestive system. They include the teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. The six major functions need to happen

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    gallbladder that involves swelling and irritation in the area due to a gallstone blocking the cystic duct (Schaider, Barkin and Barkin, 2015). A gallbladder is an organ that is located below the liver. Its primary function is to store bile, which the body uses to digest fat in the small intestines. When the bile becomes too concentrated, it begins to form insoluble minerals and salt and these deposits are called gallstones. Small gallstones do not cause any problems if they can be flushed down the bile duct

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    The anatomy of the human body spleen, gall bladder, and appendix Lareesha S. Clercira December 21, 2016 Anatomy p: 5 Mr.McGarity The three organs I am doing research on are the spleen, gall bladder, and appendix. As the spleen playing a role part of the immune system such as the appendix, it is also involved in the digestive system with the gall bladder. The human spleen is located in the upper far left part of the abdomen which is also, on the left side of the stomach. The spleen comes

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    Acute pancreatitis is mainly due to gallstones and more alcohol consumption [2]. The prevalence rate of acute pancreatic disease ranges from 4.8 to 24.2 cases per 100,000 cases [1]. Incidence of acute pancreatitis is increasing over the past several decades [3]. Diagnosis and management of acute

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    Influence Of Risk Factors

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    Discussion: The lack of adequate knowledge about risk factors and failure to implement necessary measures has resulted in increasing day-to-day risk factors. Identifying NCDs’ risk factors, implementing control strategies and decreasing the upward trend can have a significant impact on reducing NCDs. In many countries, the incidence and prevalence of chronic and NCDs has risen and this trend is expected to continue upward. The reason for this increase is the increased risk of these diseases in recent

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    or cabbage?” (Huether & McCance, 2012). The patient may be able to describe pain in the right upper quadrant 30 minutes after eating a fatty meal. If the pain is intermittent or steady with pain radiating to the mid upper back it could indicate a gallstone is located in the common duct (Huether & McCance, 2012). Ultrasounds and abdominal CT scans with contrast would be beneficial in helping to determining if there is any blockage and the next step in treatment. The doctor may also chose to have lab

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    Obesity has been related to high blood pressure, heart disease, respiratory problems, gallstones, insomnia, and some cancers (http://www.fdu.gov/bbs/topics/CONSUMER/CON0007Q.html). Some doctors prescribe liquid diets to patients unable to digest solid foods; however, the majority of liquid diets are used for the purpose of losing weight.

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    index is between 30 and 39.9 kg/m2 and morbidly obese when his or her body mass index is greater than or equal to 40 kg/m2 (Thompson & Manore, 2012). Three health conditions that obese typically face include high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and gallstones (What Are the Health Risks of Overweight and Obesity, n.d.). High blood pressure means that there is a higher than normal force of blood pushing against the blood vessel walls as blood is pumped by the heart (Thompson & Manore, 2012). This health

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    Chapter-2 Review of literature Case study 1- Cholelithiasis Cholelithiasis includes the closeness of gallstones that are solidifications that structure within the biliary tract, additional typically than not within the vesica. Choledocholithiasis alludes to the closeness of one or additional gallstones within the basic gall channel (CBD). Treatment of gallstones depends on upon the part of malady. Background And high prevalence of vesica diseases (GBD) in Northern Asian country guaranteed a population

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