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Risk Factors: y y y Age Obesity Gender (common in women) Estrogen use Rapid Weight Loss

Gallstones

Pressure Obstruction

y y

Bile Stasis

Decreased Fat Emulsification        Fat intolerance Anorexia Nausea and Vomiting Weight Loss Gaseous Eructation Flatulence Steatorrhea

Inflammation  Pain (RUQ)  Fever  Leukocytosis Decreased Bile Flow into the Colon  Alcoholic Stool  Decreased Vit. K Absorption Increased s. Bilirubin  Jaundice  Tea-colored Urine  Pruritus Infection  Cholecystitis

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