LS Lee Surgery

LS Lee Surgery Gallbladder | Liver | Pancreas | Bile Duct | General Surgery | Minimally Invasive Surgery

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to all our Muslim patients and friends!
30/03/2025

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to all our Muslim patients and friends!

祝大家新年快乐，吉祥如意，身体健康！
28/01/2025

祝大家新年快乐，吉祥如意，身体健康！

Happy New Year 2025 from all of us at LS Lee Surgery!Thank you for your continued trust in us. Wishing you and your fami...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year 2025 from all of us at LS Lee Surgery!

Thank you for your continued trust in us. Wishing you and your family a year filled with good health, joy and prosperity.

Merry Christmas from LS Lee Surgery!Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and healthy holiday season!
24/12/2024

Merry Christmas from LS Lee Surgery!

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and healthy holiday season!

Happy Deepavali! Wishing you a Festival of Lights filled with happiness and good health.
31/10/2024

Happy Deepavali!

Wishing you a Festival of Lights filled with happiness and good health.

A heartfelt thank you to all incredible nurses! Thank you for your unwavering dedication, compassion and care.Happy Nurs...
01/08/2024

A heartfelt thank you to all incredible nurses! Thank you for your unwavering dedication, compassion and care.

Happy Nurses' Day!

Sharing smiles ✨😊A happy patient’s smile is a doctor’s greatest reward!
19/04/2024

Sharing smiles ✨😊

A happy patient’s smile is a doctor’s greatest reward!

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri from all of us at LS Lee Surgery.
09/04/2024

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri from all of us at LS Lee Surgery.

How are gallstones formed?Gallstones are formed in the gallbladder when there is an imbalance in the substances that mak...
19/02/2024

How are gallstones formed?

Gallstones are formed in the gallbladder when there is an imbalance in the substances that make up the bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver. Bile contains cholesterol, bile salts, and bilirubin, among other components. When these substances are not in the proper balance, they can form solid particles that gradually grow into gallstones.

Several factors contribute to the formation of gallstones:
⚠️ 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 : When the liver produces more cholesterol than the bile can dissolve, it can lead to the formation of cholesterol stones.

⚠️ 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 : If the gallbladder does not contract and empty properly, bile can become concentrated, promoting the formation of gallstones.

⚠️ 𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 : Being overweight or obese is a risk factor for gallstone formation.

⚠️ 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬 : Losing weight too quickly can cause the liver to release extra cholesterol into the bile, leading to gallstone formation.

⚠️ 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 : Pregnancy increases the risk of gallstone formation due to hormonal changes that affect gallbladder function.

⚠️ 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 : Conditions such as diabetes, liver cirrhosis, and certain blood disorders can increase the risk of gallstones.

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38, Irrawaddy Road, #10-45/46/47, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre
Singapore
329563

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+6565502317

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