Gallstone

Ella is diagnosed with cholelithiasis. 1. What is cholelithiasis? Choleithiasis is when the gallbladder becomes inflamed. In most cases it is caused by gallstones that form from bile collected in the gallbladder. Stones can consist of one large stone or several small stones. 2. Explain where the organ of diagnosis is, using the terminology of body organization from chapter 1. Be as detailed in your description as possible. The gallbladder is located in the right upper quadrant It is placed…

gallbladder is similar to a small storage sac, it helps the liver to store bile. The liver and gallbladder connect by the common bile duct. Many disease states can affect these two closely related organs including cirrhosis, cholecystitis and gallstones. These diseases decrease the function of the liver and gallbladder. If not diagnosed and treated liver occurs. Gallbladder disease most often leads to removal of the gallbladder. . Liver Disease Cirrhosis and Gallbladder The…

The pancreas, located in the upper abdomen, sits just behind the stomach and level with the breastbone. The main function of the pancreas is producing two types of substances; digestive juices and digestive hormones, to regulate the body. These digestive juices are used to neutralize gastric acid secretion. The pancreas is also responsible for releasing insulin to help aid in regulating the blood. Whenever the pancreas becomes inflamed, it is termed as pancreatitis. In order to fully understand…

symptoms. Gallstones Gallstones do not have any symptoms. However, if a gallstone were to restrict bile duct may experience gallbladder attacks. The symptoms of a gallbladder attack include nausea, fever, jaundice, and abdominal pains which can last up 1 or many hours. Gallstones form when bile contains too much cholesterol or bilirubin, and if there are small amount bile salts. Gallstones also form when the gallbladder does not empty completely or often enough. Gallstones are…

the pathophysiological and development of gallstones. A discussion of the potential management alternatives and patient education will also take place, that is necessary following the surgery. Possible complications and findings will also be discussed to gain a better understanding of Mrs. Jones' case and to ensure that the patient has all the information necessary postoperatively. Pathophysiology and Development of Gallstones Cholelithiasis (gallstone) formation occurs in the gall bladder,…

Gallstones are not that unordinary. They happen to numerous individuals around the globe. Be that as it may, don't give up, there is something the Chinese thought about and now they have imparted to the world. Our gallbladder is a 4 inches organ with the type of pear. It is set under the liver. The gallbladder stores the bile, a blend of fluids, fat and cholesterol. The bile deteriorates the fats of the sustenance in the digestion systems. The gallbladder conveys the bile in the small…

organ for detoxification. Liver diseases nowadays seem to be very common; especially in the Western world, it is estimated that 1 in every 10 adults suffers from a condition called cholelithiasis. Cholelithiasis is the disease in which gallstones form within the biliary system, usually in the gallbladder where bile is stored and concentrated. Bile is a yellow-green substance containing bile salts, bile pigments, cholesterol, triglycerides, phospholipids, proteins and a wide variety of…

Cholecystitis is defined as inflammation of the gallbladder, most often caused by gallstones obstructing the neck or cystic duct of the gallbladder, causing the build-up of bile leading to increased pressure and subsequent inflammation of the organ (Kimura et al., 2013). The most common form of cholecystitis is known as calculous cholecystitis, which is most often caused by gallstones or biliary sludge obstructing the cystic duct, however other less common causes such as benign and metastatic…

Choice “C” is the best answer. This patient has findings characteristic of porcelain gallbladder, brought on by recurrent gallstone formation and gallbladder wall irritation (i.e. chronic cholecystitis). As with gallstone disease in general, this condition occurs predominantly in overweight fertile female patients of middle age. It is a complication of chronic cholecystitis identified by imaging. Inflammatory scarring of the wall, combined with dystrophic calcification within the wall…

To understand KBs diagnoses of pancreatitis it is first important to understand the function of the pancreas. The pancreas works as both an exocrine and endocrine gland. The endocrine portion of the pancreas includes the production of Insulin from beta cells, and glucagon from alpha cells which are released into the bloodstream to help regulate blood sugars.1 The pancreas works as an exocrine organ by secreting digestive enzymes that are released into the duodenum through the common bile duct…