LO3 Malfunctions

Question 1

Gall stones what is it?

Answer 1

-Where there’s high levels of Cholesterol inside the gallbladder there are high levels of waste product
-these chemicals imbalances cause tiny crystal to develop in the bile

Question 2

Symptoms of gall stones

Answer 2

-Jaundice
-abdominal pain which can worsen over time
-itchy skin/ diarrhoea

Question 3

Causes of gallstones

Answer 3

-caused by imbalance in the chemical makeup of bile inside the gallbladder.
more common if individual is:
-overweight
-aged 40 or above

Question 4

Treatment for gallstones

Answer 4

-Gallbladder removed in a keyhole surgery
-medication
-lithotripsy

Question 5

Lifestyle impacts of gallstones

Answer 5

-Chronic pain : affects work/ sleep makes you emotional
-recovery time -care needs time of work
-restricted movement and breathing due to pain