Most people are not unfamiliar with stones; however, for gallstones, much less attention is paid to them. In recent years, the incidence of gallstones has increased significantly to about 10% due to the change of poor dietary structure and lifestyle habits, and there is a trend of low age. Gallstones can be divided into gallbladder stones, common bile duct stones and intrahepatic bile duct stones according to the location of occurrence. Other statistics show that women are much more likely to develop gallstones compared to men. This is because sex hormones in women affect the chemical composition of bile and the contraction of the gallbladder, which in turn promotes the formation of stones. According to the causes of gallstones, people who have seven bad habits are more likely to suffer from gallstones and need special attention. People who are sedentary after meals Do not like to exercise, physical activity is reduced, the contraction force of the gallbladder muscle will decline, bile emptying is delayed, which will easily cause bile accumulation, creating the conditions for the formation of gallstones. In particular, some people like to sit on the sofa after meals to watch TV or play with the computer, but also while watching a variety of snacks, which is one of the important causes of gallstones. Obese people love to eat high-fat, high-sugar food is a direct consequence of fat, and obesity is an important factor in the formation of gallstones. The incidence of gallstones is 5 times higher in people who weigh more than 15% of the normal standard, 6 times higher in obese women aged 20 to 30 than in their normal weight counterparts, and 40% of obese women over 60 years old have gallbladder disease and gallstones. Those who do not like to eat breakfast Usually, after three meals a day, the gallbladder will discharge bile regularly. If you do not eat breakfast, the gallbladder does not have to discharge bile in the morning. If you do not eat breakfast, your gallbladder will not have to discharge bile in the morning. People who eat a meatier and sweeter diet usually consume more fat and cholesterol, which makes them prone to cholesterol stones. Too much sweet food will promote insulin secretion and accelerate the deposition of cholesterol. Women with multiple pregnancies Women account for 70% of gallstones patients, and the more pregnancies they have, the higher the incidence. The reason is that the high level of estrogen in women’s body will affect the formation of glucuronide bilirubin in the liver and increase the unconjugated bilirubin; estrogen also affects the emptying of the gallbladder, causing bile stagnation and easy formation of stones. This group of people is two times more likely to develop gallstones than others, and women who are treated with estrogenic drugs after menopause also have a significantly higher incidence of gallstones, which may be related to the action of sex hormones. People with a family history of the disease People with this genetic predisposition are more likely to develop gallstones than the general population. Acute attacks of gallstones can cause biliary colic, severe pain in the upper or right side of the abdomen, restlessness, profuse sweating, pallor, nausea and vomiting, and even jaundice and high fever; however, there are also “painless gallstones” with atypical symptoms and no pain. As a common disease, gallstones are often neglected, which may lead to gallbladder cancer if not treated in time, and gallbladder cancer has no obvious symptoms in early stage, so treatment is easily delayed. As prevention, drinking more water, exercising more and eating regularly are the rules. If you find that you usually have digestive symptoms such as bloating, anorexia and heartburn, it is better to seek medical examination for early detection and treatment. Patients who have already suffered from gallstones should pay more attention to their diet, avoid eating cold, greasy, high-protein, stimulating food; eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, fish and seafood, which can help to clear the bile and dissolve stones. Special reminder is that middle-aged and elderly women suffering from stone cholecystitis, if the disease recurrence, must go to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible; usually asymptomatic gallstones patients, it is recommended that every six months to review the ultrasound.