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High cholesterol can be characterized by the appearance of a sensation in the stomach which is a sign of danger. The liver secretes cholesterol, which is normally dissolved by bile. Photo/Virinchi Hospitals
However, if you produce excessive cholesterol, bile can’t break it all down. This condition can cause stones to form.
Too much bilirubin produced by your liver during digestion can also cause gallstones. According to Healthline, sudden abdominal pain is a symptom of gallstones.
A study notes that gallstones are a major public health problem in all developed countries. Many epidemiological studies have been carried out with the aim of determining the prevalence and incidence of gallstones.
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The study also determines risk factors, which can be done for prevention. The study found three types of disorders that are responsible for the formation of cholesterol gallstones.
These three factors determine when gallstones form. Luckily changing what you eat, being more active, and quitting smoking can often help bring cholesterol back to healthy levels.
Basically cholesterol itself is not bad. The body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and digestive juices. Cholesterol also helps organs function properly.
But having too much bad cholesterol can be a problem. High levels of bad cholesterol over time can damage arteries, cause heart disease, and increase the risk of stroke.
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