Question 1

does gallbladder stone causes urine infections..?

Accepted Answer

No: Cholelithiasis should not be producing utis.

Question 2

can meth cause infection on penis?

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Infection: If you mean "methamphetamine" the answer is no, unless you are smearing the meth onto the penis and irritating the skin. If you mean MRSA the answer is absolutely.

Question 3

can parasitic infection cause gallbladder disease?

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Yes, very rarely: There are a few types of parasitic worms that are capable of getting into the liver and bile ducts.  This happens almost exclusively outside of the United States.

Question 4

could a gallbladder infection cause chest pressure?

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It can: The nerve sensations coming from the organs around the diaphragm are less precise than the nerves that send signals from the skin. Typically a patient can tell if the problem is above the belly button. A heart attack and a gallbladder attack can be challenging to differentiate. Additional tests, the exam, and the history all help to get accurate diagnosis. Be well.

Question 5

might it be that a a gallbladder infection cause sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

No: Known associations or causal relationship exists here.

Question 6

can boils and other bacteri infections be caused by drug use as meth?

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Impaired immunity: Drug use can damage all of your body's systems, including impairing your immune system. As a result, this can make it easier for you to get a host of infections. If you are using drugs iv, then you increase your chance of infection. In addition, the use of unclean needles and other unsterile IV techniques can cuase skin infections.

Question 7

could gallbladder infection / stones cause profuse sweating?

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Yes: You could have fever with an infection or pain which could cause sweating

Question 8

can viral infection cause gallbladder disease?

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Not likely: Typical gb disease is caused from precipitation of chemicals into stones.  It is unlikely that a viral infection could change this chemical imbalance to make the precipitation more likely.  In addition, there has never been any evidence to show that a viral infection could induce the gallbladder to stop working appropriately as in a dysfunctional gallbladder.

Question 9

can a bacterial infection in the gallbladder cause multiple organ failure?

Accepted Answer

Sepsis: If you develop systemic infection (sepsis), then definitely yes. This is called ascending cholangitis and can be very serious and life threatening.

Question 10

what causes protien in urine when you don't have an infection. my urine ipad been cloudy since my gallbladder was removed and has protein;no infection?

Accepted Answer

Long list: Conditions that can cause a temporary rise in the levels of protein in urine, but don't necessarily indicate kidney damage, include: Cold exposure, Emotional stress, Fever, Heat exposure and Strenuous exercise.  Kidney disease is the number one reason for protein in the urine.  The cause of damage is a long list!  It includes diabetes, HTN, leukemia, Lupus, Amyloidosis, malaria, heart disease etc.

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