IV.

Pathophysiology

Modifiable Factors
> sedentary lifestyle Non-modifiable Factors:
> high intake of fats and cholesterol > Female
> low fiber intake > 52 years old
> being overweight
> alcohol consumption

supersaturation of bile with

cholesterol and calcium

precipitation of solute from

solution and become crystals

crystals come together and fuse to

become calculi

passes thru the bile duct

gallstones causing obstruction

abdominal pain in the

right upper quadrant cholelithiasis choledocholithiasis
pain scale: 9/10

biliary colic distention of the

gallbladder obstructive jaundice

venous & lymphatic localized cellular

drainage are impaired infiltration
yellowish discoloration
of eyes and skin
proliferation of bacteria ischemia

cholecystitis