Cholecystitis or scarring of the bile duct. The greatest risk factor for cholecystitis is gallstones. Risk factors for gallstones include female sex, increasing age, pregnancy, oral contraceptives, obesity, diabetes mellitus, ethnicity (Native North American), rapid weight loss. Gallstones blocking the flow of bile account for 90% of cases of cholecystitis (acute calculous cholecystitis). Blockage of bile flow leads to thickening and buildup of bile causing an enlarged, red, and tense gallbladder. The gallbladder is initially sterile but often becomes infected by bacteria, predominantly "E. coli", "Klebsiella", "Streptococcus", and "Clostridium" species. Inflammation can spread to the outer covering of the gallbladder and
Easily Affected Easily Affected "Easily Affected" is a 'Single Only' release from Melissa Tkautz. "Easily Affected" was written, produced and mixed by Swedish pop hit-makers 2N. The Single features the previously unreleased D.O.N.S remix of "The Glamorous Life". Easily Affected was to be the first single from her 3rd Album 'Glamorous Life' which was to be released in December 2006. This project has yet to be seen. Melissa filmed the video for Easily Affected in September 2006 at Sydney's Martin Place train station. The clip features Melissa parting with her lover and walking around the deserted station at night. Her new band