Which group of people are prone to gallstones?

Obese people, middle-aged and elderly people, women, pregnant women, people with high-fat diets, and people who sit for a long time are at high risk of gallstones because their lifestyle or physiological characteristics are more likely to cause abnormal bile metabolism or increased cholesterol saturation, thereby inducing gallstones.

Specifically, obesity increases cholesterol secretion, while the gallbladder function of middle-aged and elderly people gradually declines, and the risk of cholestasis is higher. Women with higher estrogen levels in their bodies will have increased cholesterol content in their bile, especially women who take contraceptives for a long time are at higher risk. Pregnant women are also prone to cholestasis due to hormonal changes and fetal compression, which weakens the gallbladder contraction function. A high-fat diet and frequent overeating directly affect the lipid content in bile, and sedentary people are also a high-risk group due to lack of physical activity and insufficient gallbladder emptying. People with a family history of genetics and basic metabolic abnormalities, such as diabetics, also need special attention.

Specifically, obesity increases cholesterol secretion, while the gallbladder function of middle-aged and elderly people gradually declines, and the risk of cholestasis is higher. Women with higher estrogen levels in their bodies will have increased cholesterol content in their bile, especially women who take contraceptives for a long time are at higher risk. Pregnant women are also prone to cholestasis due to hormonal changes and fetal compression, which weakens the gallbladder contraction function. A high-fat diet and frequent overeating directly affect the lipid content in bile, and sedentary people are also a high-risk group due to lack of physical activity and insufficient gallbladder emptying. People with a family history of genetics and basic metabolic abnormalities, such as diabetics, also need special attention.

To prevent gallstones, high-risk groups should develop a low-fat, balanced diet and eat more foods rich in dietary fiber, such as vegetables and whole grains; ensure adequate exercise, and do moderate-intensity physical activity for more than 30 minutes a day; avoid sitting for long periods of time and long-term fasting, and eat at regular times. It is particularly important to control your weight, and do not lose weight quickly in a short period of time. If you experience symptoms such as persistent abdominal pain and nausea, you should see a doctor immediately and undergo an ultrasound or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.