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  #1

lithogenicity of bile is increased by all except
a. age
b. weight loss
c. malabsorption
d. crohn's dis
e. hyperlipidemia

  #2

e.

  #3

c malabsorption

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hi how r u

  #4

d...?

  #5

i will try B

  #6

asmi,
rapid weight loss is one of the factors increasing lithogenicity
try again

  #7

:cry: :cry: D.?

  #8

Is it a?I know the rule of 5fs but I think all the other factors do contribute.

  #9

then what is the answer?

  #10

C is the correct answer
hyperlipidemia (seen in obesity) is one of the risk factors for cholesterol gall stone formation

  #11

But crohns which is a cause of malabs also happens to cause gall stones right?

  #12

yep i agree with anil kumar cause the basic theory behind are the same right??pls explain thank u

  #13

Who about? :?
Cache, where are you?

  #14

A list of risk factors increasing Bile Conc. or Litogenicity
http://www.gastromd.com/education/gallstones.html







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