Most of us feel that there is no difference
between kidney stones and cholecystitis gallstones as many of their symptoms
might be similar. But we need to understand that both are different and the
targeted organ is different. The cause of the formation of the stone is also
different.
You might be wondering when comparing cholecystitis gallstones
vs. kidney stones, what’s the difference? So let’s try to understand the
difference.
Causes
What
are the causes of kidney stones?
Kidney filters the blood which is then
converted into urine. Kidney stone is formed when mineral deposits build up in
the kidneys. Insufficient liquid intake is the reason behind this. Kidneys use
fluids in order to process minerals ordinarily so if there is insufficient
liquid your kidneys won’t be able to process the mineral and the minerals buildup
proficiently. This may lead to stone formation in Kidney
Some of the other causes of kidney stones
include obesity, diet, heredity, age, and calcium supplements. It is observed
that kidney stones are more dominant in men over 40. If you’ve one stone then
you’ve got a 50% chance of developing another over the next 10 years.
What
are the causes of cholecystitis gallstones?
The gallbladder’s store bile which helps in
digestion and when bile contains too much cholesterol or bilirubin, it may
lead to the formation of gallstones. Gallstone is formed in the bile duct or
gallbladder are hard lumps.
Obesity, consumption of food higher in
cholesterol and fat can lead to gallstone formation, in women especially above
40 years of having diabetes, obese, or rapid weight loss are most likely to
develop gallstones. Most of the time Gallstones can be asymptomatic and people
have them and don’t know it. After some time there can be gallbladder attacks.
When a gallstone blocks a duct, then pain and associated other complications
take place causing an infection.
Symptoms
What are the symptoms of kidney stones and
cholecystitis gallstones?
Even though cholecystitis gallstones and
kidney stones affect different organ of the body, their symptoms are almost
same.
Both can cause you to feel:
·
Nauseous
·
Sweaty
·
Restless
·
Feverish
·
Chilled
·
Pain under the ribs
·
Pain between your shoulder blade
Differences
between the two are:
·
Gallstones lead to jaundice or
yellowed skin and whites of the eyes
·
Kidney stone pain comes in waves
·
Kidney stones lead to hematuria
Complications
What are the complications of kidney stones?
Listed
below are some of the complications of kidney stones.
·
Abscess formation
·
Serious infection of the kidney
that diminishes the renal function
·
Urinary fistula formation
·
Ureteral scarring and stenosis
·
Ureteral perforation
·
Extravasation
·
Renal loss due to long-standing
obstruction
What are the complications of gallstones?
Gallstones
can lead to the following serious complications:
·
Empyema i.e. pus in the
gallbladder
·
Gangrene
·
Injury to bile ducts draining the
liver
·
Infection within the gallbladder
·
If bile builds up within the
gallbladder, causing cholecystitis, the bile might become infected
·
Untreated gallstones destroy the
gallbladder tissue which leads to a tear in the gallbladder or causes the
gallbladder to burst
Treatment
Kidney stones can be treated by pain control
medications, lithotripsy, inducing polyurea, and surgery.
Gallstones
can be are treated by cholecystectomy, ursodeoxycholic acid, ERCP, and
lithotripsy. Gallstone surgery does not cause any major changes in digestive
process.
Prevention
Kidney stones can be prevented by
drinking more water and avoiding food with high oxalate content.
Gallstones can be prevented by
controlling your weight, eating healthy (avoid saturated fats, sugar, carbs)
and exercising.
Conclusion
Since the sign and symptoms are the same for both
Gallstones and Kidney stones many get confused and it’s a matter of fact that
we think both are the same. The occurrence of kidney stone is more known among us
then gall stone, its means that the awareness about the kidney stone is more
than Gallstones.
A proper diagnosis will only revel the type
of stone present and then your treating doctor can decide the treatment plan.
Visit your near doctor immediately if you have any signs and symptoms of stone.
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