Who is at risk to get cholecystitis?

Who is at risk to get cholecystitis?

You are at greater risk of developing cholecystitis if you:

• Have a family history of gallstones.
• Are a woman age 50 or older.
• Are a man or woman age 60 or older.
• Eat a diet high in fat and cholesterol.
• Are overweight or obese.
• Have diabetes.
• Are of Native American, Scandinavian or Hispanic descent.
• Are currently pregnant or have had several pregnancies.
• Are a woman who takes estrogen replacement therapy or birth control pills.
• Have lost weight rapidly.