{"id":1945,"date":"2018-06-13T05:28:21","date_gmt":"2018-06-13T05:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=1945"},"modified":"2021-03-17T16:53:59","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T16:53:59","slug":"10-gallstone-causes-you-never-guessed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/10-gallstone-causes-you-never-guessed\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Gallstone Causes You Never Guessed"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Gallstones are more likely to happen to you later in life, but there are plenty of other things that can put you at a higher risk of developing gallstones. If you\u2019ve never had one before, you should know that they can be extremely painful \u2013 and that they are literally calcified mineral deposits that have to pass through your body naturally or, in worse cases, be broken up or extracted surgically through minor surgery.<\/p>\n

Just because you are at risk doesn\u2019t mean that there\u2019s nothing you can do about minimizing the likelihood of struggling with gallstones: A healthier lifestyle alone can drop your chances of developing gallstones, and often the causes are diet-related so you\u2019ll know what your diet needs to have less of. So, just what are the factors that will put you at risk? Here are ten gallstone causes that you never would have guessed it we didn\u2019t say.<\/p>\n

1. Genetics<\/h3>\n

There have been hundreds of years of medical debate about whether it\u2019s nature or nurture, and we\u2019re finally reaching the point where science more readily realizes that genetic<\/a> factors are largely at the place. Your genetics alone can put you at a higher risk of developing gallstones: If someone in your family has struggled with inherited health issues like blood pressure, cholesterol, heart problems or gallstones before, then you can know that you are at a higher risk by default. And, logically, it\u2019s natural that your children will be higher risk factors too.<\/p>\n

If you are adopted, then you should have your genes screened so you know which diseases and health problems are genetic risk factors for you and your children: It\u2019s the only way you\u2019ll know for sure. Knowing your genetic make-up beforehand means that you can point doctors in the direction of what they should start to treat early.<\/p>\n

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2. Your Breakfast<\/h3>\n

What\u2019s your default meal that you start the day with? Your breakfast can have a massive effect on your health and how you feel and perform for the rest of the day. When people call it the most important meal of the day, they weren\u2019t kidding. If you are one of the world population who chooses to skip breakfast, you shouldn\u2019t be surprised if you come crashing down hard by ten in the morning with no energy.<\/p>\n

A fatty breakfast laden with oil isn\u2019t healthy either, and this is where the danger lies if you are already at risk of developing gallstones<\/a>: The fat is too much for your body to process, and this becomes the mineral deposits in your body that we know as gallstones. You might also experience a build-up of bile or heartburn as symptoms along with this. Take some antacid for this, and adapt your diet.<\/p>\n

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3. Energy Drinks<\/h3>\n

Energy drinks serve as a handy pick-me-up for a lot of people, and they usually already know that energy drinks aren\u2019t good for them: They can cause severe heart palpitations, and if you drink too many of them you can even end up with kidney failure or a bleeding stomach ulcer.<\/p>\n

Consumed in moderation, one energy drink might not kill you. But energy drinks are considered to be one of the worst things you can do to your body when you are consuming them regularly and in succession \u2013 you can ask any doctor and they\u2019ll likely tell you to stop.<\/p>\n

The build-up of uric acid<\/a> among other minerals can quickly cause complete havoc in your body and put you in more pain than you want to deal with. At this point, your liver, kidneys, and heart will all be affected \u2013 and gallstones will only be one of the painful symptoms.<\/p>\n

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4. Diabetes<\/h3>\n

Diabetes<\/a> can automatically put you at a higher risk of developing a bunch of related health problems, which can include long-term problems with your kidneys and high blood pressure. This means that you\u2019ll experience an increase of any related problems, too: An almost sure sign of diabetes is increased urination, and with this, you can easily experience an increase in the prevalence of gallstones, even if this has never proved to be a problem before.<\/p>\n

You should have regular doctor\u2019s visits to make sure your health is in good condition with a health problem like diabetes. Your regular doctor\u2019s appointment is a good time to discuss gallstones with your doctor if you are worried that it could be an issue. They can easily prescribe something that will take care of gallstones before they form and can recommend the right diet changes to ensure it doesn\u2019t become a bigger problem.<\/p>\n

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5. Hormone Therapy<\/h3>\n

There are many things for which your doctor might prescribe hormone therapy. To name just a few, hormone therapy can be beneficial to women going through PMS \u2013 and it\u2019s also sometimes prescribed for women who have general hormonal imbalances. Sometimes, hormone<\/a> therapy can also help women who are suffering from depression or lack of libido.<\/p>\n

Hormone therapy is also many times prescribed for men, depending on which hormones in their body are lacking and why. It\u2019s a great way to correct imbalances in the body, but it is a treatment that is not without some flaws: For one, many who undergo hormone therapy will have side effects such as growing hair in places they are not used to. These side effects can also include gallstones, which can be very painful \u2013 but are thankfully easy to deal with in its early stages. Ask your doctor about minimizing your gallstone risk factors.<\/p>\n

\"\"6. Being Overweight<\/h3>\n

If you are overweight, then you are opening yourself up to a huge range of health problems: This includes high blood pressure<\/a>, high cholesterol, a higher risk of a heart attack early in life and a higher risk of blood clotting. This is not an exhaustive list, but we can say that the medical profession is more or less able to agree on the fact that being too overweight \u2013 generally determined by your BMI (Body Mass Index) is unhealthy for you.<\/p>\n

If you are overweight, this is another potential risk factor for developing gallstones \u2013 and they might take a little more surgical work to remove as ultrasound waves used to break them up to do not like having to go through layers of fat. And, being overweight also puts you at a higher risk of things like diabetes, which also have gallstones as a potential symptom. Take care of your health!<\/p>\n

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7. How You Eat<\/h3>\n

People place a huge level of importance on what you eat: And that\u2019s the right thing to do. What you eat is tied to how healthy you\u2019ll be and how good you\u2019ll feel. But have you thought about the fact that it\u2019s not just about what you eat, but that how you eat also has something to do with it? There are many careers that force people to eat on the move, and their choices are usually limited to quick on-the-go meals or gas station food \u2013 neither are healthy.<\/p>\n

If you are eating fatty foods too quickly, then you will be more prone to developing issues with digestion (like heartburn), issues with blood pressure (high or low blood pressure), issues with cholesterol \u2013 and the inevitable consequence of gallstones<\/a> when your body is unable to process everything that you have been putting through it. Slow down and eat smaller, healthier meals.<\/p>\n

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8. Fasting<\/h3>\n

Fasting can also be a direct cause of gallstones, and if you are fasting without medical supervision then you could be doing a lot more damage to your body than you might realize. Fasting with medical supervision can be a great, healthy way to detox \u2013 and it\u2019s something that many people do for religious reasons. That\u2019s perfectly fine. But fasting can also be really, really bad for your health, too.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re fasting for the long haul, then you can be causing serious damage to your kidneys<\/a>, heart, brain or muscles: So if you feel that your body can\u2019t take the routine of fasting, then stop rather than take the risk. Gallstones can also be a nasty side effect of fasting and if you ignore it and push yourself even further, then it could be the next thing that lands you in the hospital. Again, take care of your health!<\/p>\n

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9. Fats<\/h3>\n

Your diet can have everything to do with how you feel, and if you want to live a healthier life the first thing you should change is what you\u2019re eating. When it comes to outlining a diet and deciding what to eat, there is a huge misconception about fats<\/a>. When most people are on a diet, they think that they have to cut out all fats to be healthier \u2013 and this leaves a huge gap in their diet that leaves them worse off.<\/p>\n

Instead of cutting all fats out of your diet, you should learn and apply the difference between good fats and bad fats: If you really think about it, you already know what the bad fats are. That grease dripping from the cheeseburger? That\u2019s the bad kind of fat. Real butter or olive oil? That\u2019s the good kind of fat and it is great for your health in moderation.<\/p>\n

\"\"10. Medication<\/h3>\n

Are you taking any medication? There\u2019s a very good reason why doctors ask you this first during a doctor\u2019s appointment: There are a lot of side-effects associated with prescribed and over the counter medication, and these always need to be ruled out as a potential cause by your doctor. And in the case of gallstones, medications could very well be the cause of gallstones occurring.<\/p>\n

Some of the medications that have been known to cause gallstones to include a medication are taken to lower cholesterol levels and medications that contain estrogen<\/a>. Certain types of medication taken to treat cancer can also be potential triggers for gallstones. Luckily, these are easy to treat when they occur in most cases \u2013 and if not then your doctor can simply switch you over to a medication that works better for you instead. If a medication causes any type of side effect, discuss it with your doctor immediately.<\/p>\n

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11. Bile Issues<\/h3>\n

People who develop gallstones experience some issues with bile production. In some cases, the bile may contain too much LDL cholesterol triglycerides. Under normal circumstances, your bile has enough chemicals in it to dissolve the cholesterol. However, when the presence of cholesterol increases, the undissolved particles may crystallize and calcify, resulting in the formation of gallstones.<\/p>\n

Bilirubin<\/a> is a chemical produced in the liver during the breakdown of healthy red blood cells. Certain adverse health conditions, such as blood disorders, cirrhosis, and biliary tract infections, cause the liver to produce too much bilirubin in your bile, resulting in the formation of gallstones.<\/p>\n

Visit your doctor and have them run a test to determine the health of your liver. Your doctor will look for elevations in liver enzymes that are a sign of excess bilirubin production. Treatment for this condition includes the use of milk thistle powder to detoxify your liver, as well as prescription medications to reduce bilirubin production.<\/p>\n

\"\"12. Gallstone Risk Factors<\/h3>\n

There are a set of risk factors that make an individual predisposed to developing gallstones. If you fall into the following high-risk group, contact your doctor for an assessment of your gallbladder and liver. Your doctor will test your liver and gallbladder function for evidence of elevated liver enzymes<\/a> and LDL cholesterol production.<\/p>\n