Risk Factors of Cholelithiasis in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis and Non Liver Cirrhosis diagnosed by Ultrasonography

Aim:

To find the prevalence of risk factors in liver cirrhosis and non liver cirrhosis.

Material and Methods:

This cross sectional study, conducted at Northwest General Hospital and Research Center over six months, included a sample size of 92 patients. The study employed a convenience sampling technique, with inclusion criteria encompassing both genders, ages above 20, and patients with or without liver cirrhosis and Cholelithiasis.

Results:

Out of 92 patients, 50 (54.3%) had cirrhosis, and 42 (45.7%) did not. Gallstone prevalence was higher in cirrhotic females (58%) than males (42%), while in non-cirrhotic patients, it was found in 45.7%, with a higher frequency in females. Major risk factors for gallstones in cirrhotic patients included obesity (66%), diabetes mellitus (66%), and contraceptivepilluse(14%).Innon-cirrhoticpatients,familyhistory(50%),physicalinactivity (66%), weight loss (43%), antibiotic use (47%), and smoking (19%) were identified as risk factors

Conclusion:

This study sheds light on the prevalence and risk factors of gallstones in cirrhotic and non-cirrhotic patients. Understanding these dynamics contributes to better management and preventive strategies for individuals with or without liver cirrhosis and gallstone comorbidities.

Key words: Cholelithiasis, Risk Factors, Liver Cirrhosis, Non Liver Cirrhosis