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  2. Porcelain gallbladder - Wikipedia

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    Porcelain gallbladder is a calcification of the gallbladder believed to be brought on by excessive gallstones, although the exact cause is not clear. As with gallstone disease in general, this condition occurs mostly in overweight female patients of middle age. It is a morphological variant of chronic cholecystitis.

  3. Gallbladder disease - Wikipedia

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    Gallbladder diseases are diseases involving the gallbladder and is closely linked to biliary disease, with the most common cause being gallstones (cholelithiasis). [1] [2]The gallbladder is designed to aid in the digestion of fats by concentrating and storing the bile made in the liver and transferring it through the biliary tract to the digestive system through bile ducts that connect the ...

  4. The Great Imitator - Wikipedia

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    The Great Imitator (also the Great Masquerader) is a phrase used for medical conditions that feature nonspecific symptoms and may be confused with a number of other diseases. [1] The term connotes especially difficult differential diagnosis (DDx), increased potential for misdiagnosis , and the protean nature of some diseases.

  5. Primary biliary cholangitis - Wikipedia

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    Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), previously known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is an autoimmune disease of the liver. [1] [2] [3] It results from a slow, progressive destruction of the small bile ducts of the liver, causing bile and other toxins to build up in the liver, a condition called cholestasis.

  6. The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do if You Want To Keep ...

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    Some people are at higher risk of gallbladder issues than others—but no matter what, there's one habit to avoid.

  7. Gallstone - Wikipedia

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    Gallbladder and biliary-related diseases occurred in about 104 million people (1.6% of people) in 2013 and resulted in 106,000 deaths. [8] [9] Gallstones are more common among women than men and occur more commonly after the age of 40. [2] Gallstones occur more frequently among certain ethnic groups than others. [2]

  8. Biliary microlithiasis - Wikipedia

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    Biliary microlithiasis refers to the creation of small gallstones less than 3 mm in diameter in the biliary duct or gallbladder. It has been suggested [1] as a cause of postcholecystectomy syndrome, or PCS, the symptoms of which include: Upset stomach, nausea, and vomiting. Gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Persistent pain in the upper right abdomen ...

  9. Is Tofu Actually Healthy? Nutritionists Weigh In - AOL

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    Those suffering with kidney and gallbladder stones should avoid tofu due to its oxalate content, which is known to contribute to kidney stone formation, and those with hormone-sensitive conditions ...