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Cholelithiasis
Alternate Names : Gallstones
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Even low levels, like those found in U.S., could boost the odds, study finds. | • | Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report - Aug 19, 2008, 16:00
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Study authors stress new method is a complement to current testing.
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Cholelithiasis
Today's Top News Stories | • | 79 Million Americans Struggle to Pay Medical Bills - Aug 20, 2008, 09:00
New numbers show the problem is getting worse, not better, even for middle class. | • | Compression Stockings Often Incorrectly Used - Aug 20, 2008, 09:00
29% of patients had problems with size of devices used to prevent deep vein clots, study finds. | • | Arsenic in Drinking Water Raises Diabetes Risk - Aug 19, 2008, 17:00
Even low levels, like those found in U.S., could boost the odds, study finds. | • | Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report - Aug 19, 2008, 16:00
At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado. | • | Cognitive Score Changes Over Time May Hint at Dementia - Aug 19, 2008, 16:00
Study authors stress new method is a complement to current testing.
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Normally a balance of bile salts, lecithin and cholesterol keep gallstones from forming. If there are abnormally high levels of bile salts or, more commonly, cholesterol, stones can form. Symptoms usually occur when the stones block one of the biliary ducts or gallstones may be discovered upon routine x-ray or abdominal CT study.
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- Digestive System
- Cholecystolithiasis
- Gallstones, Cholangiogram
- Kidney Cyst with Gallstones, CT Scan
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder
- Gallbladder
- Gallbladder Removal - Series
- Normal anatomy
- Indications
- Incision
- Procedure
- Aftercare
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• Definition
• Cholelithiasis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Cholelithiasis Symptoms & Signs
• Cholelithiasis Prevention
• Cholelithiasis Diagnosis & Tests
• Cholelithiasis Treatment
• Cholelithiasis Prognosis
• Cholelithiasis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Acute Cholecystitis (Gallstones)
• Cholangitis
• Choledocholithiasis
• Chronic Cholecystitis
Tests & Exams
• Abdominal CT Scan
• Abdominal Film
• Abdominal MRI
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• Bilirubin - Urine
• ERCP
• Fecal Fat
• Gall Bladder Radionuclide Scan
• Oral Cholecystogram
• X-Ray
Surgery & Procedures
• Gallbladder Removal
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Bile
• Biliary System
• Cholesterol
• Jaundice - Yellow Skin
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