What cause gallstones?
Experts are not completely sure why some people develop a chemical imbalance in their gallbladder which causes gallstones, while others do not. However, we do know that gallstones are more common among:
Obesity: Obesity is a major risk factor for gallstones, especially in women, Studies have also shown that being even moderately overweight increases the risk for developing gallstones.
Sex: Women are much more likely than men to develop gallstones. Women between 20 and 60 years of age are twice as likely to develop gallstones as many men.
Age: Women can develop gallstones at a young age due to increased risk during pregnancies and people older than age 60 are more likely to develop gallstones than younger.You may be in your 40s and beginning to realize that things are not working as well as they used to. Don’t fret because you need to learn how to eat according to your body. When you had a 20 year old body; you could eat like a 20 year old. But now that you are forty; you may need to eat like a 40 year old. And because gallstones are typically caused by a poor diet, eating healthy at age 40 is extremely important.
"Obesity is a major risk factor for gallstones.."
Family: Gallstones often run in families, the risk of developing gallstones is doubled if one has a first-degree relative with the condition.
Cholesterol-lowering drugs. Drugs that lower cholesterol levels in the blood actually increase the amount of cholesterol secreted into bile. In turn, the risk of gallstones increases.
Weight loss to fast: As the body metabolizes fat during prolonged fasting and rapid weight loss—such as “crash diets”—the liver secretes extra cholesterol into bile, which can cause gallstones. In addition, the gallbladder does not empty properly.
Who is at risk for gallstones?
Overweight men and women.People who fast or lose a lot of weight quickly.
Pregnant women, women on hormone therapy, and women who use birth control pills.American Indians
Mexican Americans
People who fast or lose a lot of weight quickly
People with a family history of gallstones
People with diabetes
People who take cholesterol-lowering drugs
>Read more: Symptoms of gallstones
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