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Simple, Easy Method to Remove Gallstones
Simple, Easy Method to Remove Gallstones
An endoscope designed for locating and clearing out gallstones and gallbladder lesions has been developed by scientists from the Second People's Hospital of Panyu District and Central South ... 
Gene Defect Linked to Gallstones
Gene Defect Linked to Gallstones
A group of researchers from the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology in Hyderabad have identified a gene defect in the liver that causes gall bladder stones which affects more than 6 percent ... 
Gallstones Play Key Role in Perpetuating Typhoid
Gallstones Play Key Role in Perpetuating Typhoid
A new research suggests that typhoid fever bacteria collect on gallstones to perpetuate the disease. People who harbour these bacteria in their gallbladders, even without symptoms, can i... 
Regular Exercise Reduces Risk of Developing Painful Gallstones
Regular Exercise Reduces Risk of Developing Painful Gallstones
Intense exercise lowers the risk of developing painful gallstones, say British researchers. In the University of East Anglia study of 25,000 men and women, researchers found that ... 
No Need To Wait For Inflammation To Subside For Gallstone Surgery
No Need To Wait For Inflammation To Subside For Gallstone Surgery
Surgeons can safely operate on patients with mild gallstone pancreatitis within 48 hours of admission, rather than wait for the painful inflammation in the pancreas to subside first, says ne... 
Risk of Gallstones Requiring Surgery Reduced by Statin Use
Risk of Gallstones Requiring Surgery Reduced by Statin Use
Use of cholesterol-lowering drugs or statins for over a year can significantly lower a person's risk of developing gallstones that require surgery, a new study has said. Gallstones are c... 
Drinking Moderate Amount of Wine Everyday Prevents Gallstones
Drinking Moderate Amount of Wine Everyday Prevents Gallstones
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have revealed that drinking a moderate amount of alcohol everyday may be able to prevent formation of gallstones. The researchers analyzed the di... 
Moderate Amount of Alcohol Reduces Risk of Gallstones
Moderate Amount of Alcohol Reduces Risk of Gallstones
A study by researchers at the University of East Anglia in the UK has found that consuming a moderate amount of alcohol may reduce the risk of gallstones. The study indicates that alcohol re... 
Ageing and Body Mass Index Could Indicate Onset of Gallstones
Ageing and Body Mass Index Could Indicate Onset of Gallstones
Ageing and body mass index could indicate presence of gallstones in both men and women. In men there were additional risk factors like diabetes, liver cirrhosis, peptic ulcer and coronary di... 
Physical Activity Keeps You Free from Gallstones
Physical Activity Keeps You Free from Gallstones
Exercise will not only help you get rid of those extra pounds, but as it turns out, also keep you free from gallstones, says a new research. The finding is based on a study by researchers at... 
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Gallstones are formed in the gall bladder when the cholesterol or the bilirubin in bile (which is stored in the gall bladder) harden into stone-like crystals. When the stones reach become bigger than about 8 mm, the person will often have intense pain in the stomach and jaundice. The condition is life-threatening if it is not treated.

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