Doc Willie & Doc Liza Cite Symptoms of Gallstone & Its Risk Factors
GALLSTONE – Doctor Willie Ong and his wife, Dr. Liza Ramoso-Ong, explained the symptoms of gallbladder stones and the risk factors under this condition.
Aside from protecting the kidneys from kidney stones, we must also protect our gallbladders where stones can also grow. Build-up of calcium, cholesterol, uric acid, and bilirubin can lead to a blockage in our gallbladder.
Gallstones are often products of having fatty liver. They can be diagnosed through ultrasound, MIR, HIDA scan, blood test, and ERCP which is very expensive. According to Dr. Willie and Dr. Liza Ong, a gallstone may or may not show some symptoms. In a video, the doctor couple cited the common signs:
- stomach pain most especially in the right part of the stomache
- fatty food triggers stomach pain
- yellowish skin or jaundice
- high fever
- back pain
- vomiting
- pain in the right side of the shoulder
- indigestion
According to the doctors, the Filipino people are more prone to gallbladder stones since Pinoy like to eat fatty and salty food. Dr. Willie and Dr. Liza Ong also cited the risk factors for gallstone:
- females who have given birth
- individuals 40 years old and above
- fat
- flatulence
- people with diabetes
- people who are on a fast diet
Based on the video, to avoid having gallbladder stones, there are at least four (4) things that you can do – avoid extreme diet, choose a low fat diet, prevent obesity, and avoid eating fatty and salty food. For its treatment, some cases require operation depending on the advice of the doctor.
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