Socio Demographic Profile of Common Bile Duct Stone in Odisha

Abstract

Aim: To assess the socio-demographic profile of CBD stones in patients in the eastern part of Odisha.
Methods: This observational study was, conducted in a hospital setting, at SCB Medical College and Hospital Medical College following Institutional Ethics Board's (IEB) approval. The study enrolled 60 cases over the period spanning from 2022 to 2024. The study included all individuals aged between 20 and 80 years who visited the Surgery Outpatient Department (OPD) with symptomatic common bile duct stones and were validated by sonographic examination.
Results: The study included 60 individuals with a common bile duct stone. The disease was prevalent among females (n=39), individuals aged 31–40 (n=19), and those who consumed a varied diet (n=49). Of the 60 patients, 25 were overweight, while 26 were obese. In this study 52 symptomatic cases were identified. The most prevalent symptom was dyspepsia (n=20) followed by heartburn (n=34).
Conclusion: According to our findings, cholelithiasis is more common in people in their 30s and 40s.A higher number of females were affected. Both smoking and drunkenness did not affect the incidence of gallstones. However, it was more common in people with a higher body mass index and less active lifestyles.