EBS Myeong-ui Highlights the Dangers and Treatments of Gallbladder and Bile Duct Diseases

EBS 'Myeong-ui' will reveal the reality and prevention methods of cholelithiasis (gallstones) through the episode 'Dangerous Stones Inside My Body, Protect the Gallbladder and Bile Duct' on Friday, the 4th at 9:55 PM. In this broadcast, gastroenterologist Professor Chun Young-guk will examine the dangers of diseases occurring in the gallbladder and bile duct and deliver necessary medical information to patients.

Giant Gallstones and Gallstones in the Younger Generation

Attention is required as the number of gallstone patients among the younger generation has surged by approximately 74% over the last 10 years. The broadcast will examine the fatal impact of gallstones on organs through the case of a patient in their 90s who visited the emergency room due to a giant gallstone measuring over 6cm that blocked the duodenum. Additionally, it will analyze the main causes of gallstones in young people, such as oily dietary habits and rapid weight loss, and emphasize the importance of early management.

Signals and Treatments for Gallbladder and Bile Duct Diseases

About 50% of gallstone patients often neglect the condition because they do not feel early symptoms. However, jaundice or dark urine color can be warning signs of bile duct stenosis, requiring immediate check-ups. This episode will introduce latest treatments, such as dissolving stones with medication without surgery or removing gallstones through endoscopic procedures, and will also cover daily life in detail after a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal surgery).

Source: EBS Press Release

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