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the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder
Cholelithiasis, commonly known as gallstones, is a condition where solid particles form in the gallbladder, which is a small organ located under the liver. These particles can vary in size and number, and they may cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, particularly after eating fatty foods, bloating, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice, which is the yellowing of the skin and eyes. Treatment options for cholelithiasis depend on the severity of symptoms and may include dietary changes, medications to dissolve the stones, or surgery to remove the gallbladder. Gallstones can sometimes cause complications such as inflammation of the gallbladder or blockage of the bile ducts, which may require immediate medical attention.
- Patients with cholelithiasis may experience abdominal pain.
- Cholelithiasis is when gallstones form in the gallbladder.
- Gallbladder inflammation can be caused by cholelithiasis.
- A common symptom of cholelithiasis is discomfort after meals.
- Surgeons may remove the gallbladder in severe cholelithiasis cases.