Choledocholithiasis risk factors

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Overview

Common risk factors in the development of Choledocholithiasis are the same as gallstone, which includes being a female, age 40 or older, obesity, pregnancy, high-fat diet, rapid weight loss, and liver disease.

Risk Factors

Common risk factors in the development of Choledocholithiasis are the same as gallstones which include being a female, age 40 or older, obesity, pregnancy, high-fat diet, rapid weight loss, and liver disease. Risk Factors can be classified as either modifiable or non-modifiable

• Modifiable risk factors
  • Cholecystectomy
  • obesity
  • low-fiber, high-calorie, high-fat diet
  • pregnancy
  • prolonged fasting
  • rapid weight loss
  • lack of physical activity

• Non-modifiable risk factors
  • Age: older adults typically have a higher risk for gallstones
  • Gender: women are more likely to have gallstones
  • Ethnicity: Asians, American Indians, and Mexican Americans are at higher risk for gallstones
  • Family history: genetics may play a role. .

Choledocholithiasis can also occur in people who have had their gallbladder removed