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Covid and Gallstones
My mother had Covid in DECEMBER last year and was admitted with pneumonia for 16 days in hospital.. She recovered and came back home.. The very next month in JANUARY she got pain in stomach and was diagnosed with multiple gallstones of largest size 5.4 mm..
Did she got gallstones due to COVID infection?? Please reply..
I beg you all..
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Gallstones are not because of covid. Its would be there for quite some time. Its just that she got infection of gallbladder in month of January.
Gallstones are due to
Factors that may increase your risk of gallstones include:
Being female
Being age 40 or older
Being a Native American
Being a Hispanic of Mexican origin
Being overweight or obese
Being sedentary
Being pregnant
Eating a high-fat diet
Eating a high-cholesterol diet
Eating a low-fiber diet
Having a family history of gallstones
Having diabetes
Having certain blood disorders, such as sickle cell anemia or leukemia
Losing weight very quickly
Taking medications that contain estrogen, such as oral contraceptives or hormone therapy drugs
Having liver disease
Next Steps
Visit surgeon and follow his orders
Health Tips
Avoid oily and fatty foods.
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