Cholelithiasis

Question 1

What is cholelithiasis in layman’s terms?

Answer 1

Gall stones

Question 2

3 possible causes of cholelithiasis?

Answer 2

1. Genetics ??
2. Altered bile composition
3. Bile stasis

Question 3

Give a very brief, simple overview of the formation of a cholelithiasis:

Answer 3

Initial nucleus, precipitation forms around the nucleus and forms the stone

Question 4

What are the different types of cholelithiasis?

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Answer 4

• ~80% are cholesterol stones
• ~20% are pigment stones
• Some may be mixed stones

Question 5

What 2 main components make up a cholesterol stone?

Answer 5

Bile and cholesterol

Question 6

What are the mnfts of cholelithiasis?

Answer 6

• Severe intermittent pain
  
  • May radiate to back
• Nausea and vomiting related to the severe pain

Question 7

3 possible treatments for cholelithiasis/

Answer 7

1. Pain control
2. Dissolving agents
3. Surgery

Question 8

What is the name of the drug used as a dissolving agent for cholelithiasis/

Answer 8

Actigall

Question 9

What is a possible serious complication of cholelithiasis/

Answer 9

Perforation, which may lead to peritonitis