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2015 1E3 Group 2 - Gallstones

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2015 1E3 Group 2 - Gallstones Team members

Names / Roles:

Shannon tan (leader)
Clarissa Lin (editor)
Chloe Tock (reseacher)
Jolin Lim (researcher)

Meaning / Definition

A small sac-shaped organ beneath the liver , in which bile is stored in secretion ( a process by which substances are produced and discharged by the cell , or organ for a particular function in the organism ) by the liver and before being realeased into the intestine (gall bladder)
A small , hard crystalline mass forms abnormally in the gallbladder or bile ducts from bile pigments , cholesterol and calcium salts . Gallstones can cause serve pain and blockage of the bile duct (gallstones)

Causes and Effects

Signs and Symptoms

Start suddenly in the center of the upper belly (epigastric area) and spread to the right upper back or shoulder blade area. It is usually hard to get comfortable. Moving around does not make the pain go away.
Prevent you from taking normal or deep breaths.
Last 15 minutes to 24 hours. Continuous pain for 1 to 5 hours is common.
Begin at night and be severe enough to wake you.
Occur after meals.

Prevention and Treatment

In this section, while using a little medical jargon as possible,

1) include a description of the steps to prevent getting the disorder or disease (if it cannot be prevented, do explain why);

2) include a description of the treatment of the disorder or disease (if it cannot be treated, do explain why) or the steps to lessen its signs or symptoms.

You may include picture(s) or video(s) to illustrate your points.

Link to Other Illnesses or Diseases

In this section, while using a little medical jargon as possible, include a description of the illness(es) or disease(s) that may occur as a result of having this disorder or disease.

You may include picture(s) or video(s) to illustrate your points.