Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery in Pune

Cholesterol stones are thought to occur when bile comprises too much cholesterol or not adequate bile salts, or when the gallbladder does not empty fully or frequently enough. It is unknown what is causing these imbalances.

The exact cause of pigment stones is unknown. The stones are more common in individuals who have liver cirrhosis, biliary tract infections, or inherited blood diseases in which the liver produces too much bilirubin, such as sickle cell anemia.

The simple occurrence of gallstones could result in the formation of additional gallstones. Other variables that contribute to gallstone development, particularly cholesterol stones, include:

• Gender: Gallstones affect women twice as much as men. Excess estrogen from pregnancy, hormone replacement treatment, and birth control pills appears to raise cholesterol levels in bile while decreasing gallbladder activity, perhaps leading to gallstones.
• Family history: Gallstones sometimes run in families, implying a hereditary connection.
• Weight: A major clinical investigation found that even mild obesity increases the likelihood of acquiring gallstones. Obesity is a significant risk factor for gallstones, particularly in women.
• Rapid weight loss: The liver secretes excess cholesterol into bile as the body metabolizes fat during extended fasting and rapid weight loss, such as “crash diets,” which can induce gallstones. Furthermore, the gallbladder does not drain adequately.
• Age: Gallstones are more common in adults over the age of 60 than in younger people. The body tends to release more cholesterol into bile as people age.
• Cholesterol-lowering drugs: Drugs that reduce blood cholesterol levels actually increase the quantity of cholesterol released into bile. As a result, the risk of gallstones rises.
• Diabetes: Diabetes is associated with elevated levels of fatty acids known as triglycerides. These fatty acids have been linked to an increased likelihood of gallstones.