There are two main types of gallstones: Cholesterol stones (80% of cases): Formed when bile contains too much cholesterol Pigment stones (20% of cases): Formed when bile contains excess bilirubin Risk factors and symptoms Several factors increase your risk of developing gallstones: When gallstones cause symptoms, they typically include: Sharp pain in the upper right abdomen that may radiate to your back or shoulder Nausea or vomiting Fever or chills (if infection develops) Yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice) if stones block the bile ducts Indigestion, bloating, or heartburn What is Wegovy
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Semaglutide (Wegovy) and liraglutide (Saxenda) work by mimicking the glucagon-like peptide-1 hormone, which regulates appetite and food intake
Other common effects include: Vomiting, diarrhoea and constipation Stomach pain and bloating Heartburn and belching Headache, tiredness and dizziness For most people these are mild to moderate and tend to improve as the body adjusts, which is precisely why the dose is increased so gradually
However, severe fatigue lasting beyond 6 weeks or accompanied by chest pain, difficulty breathing, or confusion requires immediate medical evaluation to rule out unrelated conditions