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HEALTH & WELLNESS
TRAVEL • Being overweight.
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• A diet high in fat.
• Frequent fasting.
• Rapid weight loss.
3.0 Invoice Template • Pregnancy.
• Diabetics are also at
increased risk of developing
gallstones.
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“The probability of cancer-causing
obstructive jaundice through blocking
in the biliary tree or in the head of
the pancreas increases in the elderly,
and may start slowly and painlessly.
Unfortunately, cancers that originate
in this part of the body are often only
detected at a more advanced stage
and therefore a suspicion of cancer
should be investigated as soon as
possible,” cautions Dr Ally.
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Modern technology and ever advancing
surgical techniques are improving the
prognoses for patients with cancer in
Entity: Kyalami Estates the liver, biliary tree and pancreas.
Entity VAT No: 2018/031605/07
Entity Reg No: Surgery is often done in combination
Invoice Date: xx May 2019 with chemotherapy, however the earlier
“Bile contains cholesterol and “Usually, the pain abates after a few these conditions are diagnosed the
metabolites, which are necessary for hours, however if the body cannot better.
the digestion of food. It is produced in clear the blockage immediately, the
the liver in response to the fat content obstruction within the gallbladder “Today, gallstones in the gallbladder
Bill to:
of the meal. Bile also helps rid the body prevents it from fully emptying the can be treated with minimally invasive
of toxins and the waste products from contents of the gallbladder. This in keyhole surgery to remove the
the metabolic process,” Dr Ally explains. turn leads to stasis, infection of the gallbladder. However, up to one in
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“In its journey from the liver through gallbladder, and possibly a perforation four patients who have gallstones in
or rupture. The person would most
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PO Number: xxxxx xxxxx
the biliary tree to the small intestine, likely experience a persistent, severe their gallbladder will have additional
bile passes through the head of upper abdominal pain that is worsened stones that have formed outside of
the gallbladder, requiring a different
the pancreas, which surrounds the by movement, touch or even deep treatment approach,” Dr Ally says.
bile duct. Excess bile is forced back breathing.
through the system of ducts and Hepatobiliary surgeons, such as
Account:
“If the obstructing gallstone is passed
stored in the gallbladder, until the Your Reference: Tax Reference:
Dr Ally, are trained in the management of
Kyalami Estates
from the gallbladder and instead blocks
next meal when it is needed in the Kyalami Estates Kyalami Estates
complicated biliary, pancreatic and liver
gastrointestinal system. A blockage the outflow of the biliary tree, this diseases and can access the biliary tree
in the biliary system prevents the results in obstructive jaundice. Various to remove any gallstones lodged there.
flow of bile and, if it is not resolved, organ systems are affected and this This is done by means of an endoscopic
leads to obstructive jaundice. Such too can be extremely serious as the retrograde cholangiopancreatography
blockages are most commonly caused kidneys, brain, blood and cardiovascular (ERCP) procedure.
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by gallstones or cancer,” he says. system are all affected by obstructive
Xxxxx xxxxxxxxx jaundice,” Dr Ally adds. R000 0000 “In an ERCP, a long, thin tube is
R000 0000
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Symptoms of obstructive jaundice R000 00000 R000 0000 carefully guided to the biliary tree to
include yellowing of the sclera (the Whether caused by a gallstone or remove the gallstones. Stents are
white part of the eye) and of the skin, cancer, a blockage of the biliary tree then inserted in the areas where the
as well as itching, bruising easily, can quickly lead to secondary infection, gallstones were removed to restore bile
potentially causing organ failure and
passing pale stools and dark urine. Sub Total: R000 000.00 flow. This makes it possible for healthy
death within hours if it is not treated
VAT 15%: R000 000.00 biliary and organ function to resume,”
GALLSTONES Total: R000 000.00
immediately.
A gallstone is formed from the cholesterol he explains.
in bile. Over time, excess cholesterol TEN RISK FACTORS FOR Such procedures are best performed
solidifies into small crystals which bind GALLSTONES by a team including a hepatobiliary
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Women are more prone to
together to form the gallstone. Account Name: Kyalami Estates surgeon in a hospital that is equipped
Bank: Investec for complex radiological investigations
developing gallstones, although
men can also be affected.
“There are many different symptoms Account: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and advanced surgical technology.
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associated with gallstones, the most Account Type: Current
The risk of gallstones increases
with age, particularly from 40
common being a colicky pain – a sharp Branch Code: xxxxxx “Time is critical in treating a person with
localised pain in the abdomen that may onwards. a blockage of the biliary tree. Knowing
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Genetic factors can predispose
come in spasms soon after a meal, as Estate Office & Administration the symptoms of obstructive jaundice
muscular contractions work to clear the a person to gallstones, so and recognising this as a medical
Tel: (011) 468 3001/2 | Fax: (011) 468 1246
Email: info@kyalamiestates.co.za
temporary blockage of the gallbladder find out if any of your direct emergency can help to save a life,”
outflow duct. PO Box 50, Kyalami Estates 1684 Dr Ally concludes.
relatives have had gallstones.
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