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This document presents a case study on cholelithiasis, or gallstones. It discusses that gallstones form from hardened deposits of bile constituents like cholesterol or bilirubin in the gallbladder or bile ducts. Risk factors include age, female sex, genetics, rapid weight loss, obesity, and certain medical conditions or medications. Symptoms range from pain in the upper right abdomen to jaundice, fever, and nausea depending on whether stones cause complications like blockages.

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KBD

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EN