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Pathophysiology: Cholecystitis Non Modifiable Factors Modifiable Factors
Pathophysiology: Cholecystitis Non Modifiable Factors Modifiable Factors
-Estrogen levels Modifiable factors -Obesity -Rapid weight loss and diet -Lack of physical activity -Oral contraceptives -Pregnancy
Contraction of substances present in bile Precipitation of bile substances Bile substance will increase in size Stones migrate to gall bladder Obstruction of the flow in bile
Obstructed cystic duct Bile duct obstructed already Gall bladder becomes distended RUQ pain