Causes of Gallstones in Women

Women's gallstones are mainly related to fluctuations in hormone levels, eating habits and genetic factors. This disease is usually caused by changes in bile composition, which leads to the crystallization of cholesterol and the formation of stones.

From a genetic perspective, women with a family history of gallstones have a higher risk of the disease, which may be related to genetically controlled bile salt metabolism and bile composition; in terms of environmental factors, a high-fat, high-calorie diet is an important promoter of gallstones, especially after consuming too much greasy food and reducing dietary fiber, the gallbladder's emptying capacity is reduced, and cholesterol is easily deposited; in terms of physiological influences, fluctuations in women's estrogen levels can also affect cholesterol metabolism. For example, pregnancy, the use of birth control pills, or menopausal hormone replacement therapy may increase cholesterol saturation and cause stones; obesity, rapid weight loss, diabetes and other metabolic abnormalities can also increase the risk of stones. Traumatic or postoperative complications can also damage the biliary system and induce pathological stones.

Women need to adjust their lifestyle to prevent and treat gallstones. For example, they should reduce high-fat diets, especially fried foods and animal fats, increase the proportion of whole grains, vegetables and fruits, and pay attention to regular meals and avoid long-term fasting to ensure regular emptying of the gallbladder. Regular exercise can maintain a normal body weight and prevent rapid weight loss from causing gallstone formation. For patients who already have stones, drug dissolution therapy (such as fucocytic acid), extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy or surgical treatment (such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy) can be selected according to the size and symptoms of the stones. If there are symptoms or recurrences, you should seek medical evaluation in time to avoid the risk of complications such as infection or bile duct obstruction.

Even mild symptoms are worth paying attention to. Early detection and intervention are the key to preventing the disease from getting worse. Paying attention to health is not only about paying attention to physical indicators, but also about caring about personal quality of life. Especially for women, scientific methods should be used to reduce the invasion of diseases and maintain physical and mental health.