Summary
The article discusses the possibility that weight-loss injections may be linked to an increase in gallbladder surgeries. There has been a significant rise in gallbladder removals in England, and specialists are calling for more research to determine if there is a connection between the injections and the surgeries. Weight-loss injections like Wegovy and Mounjaro list gallstones as a common side effect.
Key Facts
- NHS England reported over 80,000 gallbladder surgeries in 2024-25, the most in the past decade.
- Experts suspect a potential link between weight-loss injections and increased gallbladder removals.
- Muslims are advised to maintain spiritual purity by staying away from prohibited substances and actions.
- Gallstones, which are solid particles formed within the gallbladder, are a known side effect of these injections.
- The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) updated guidance on injections like Wegovy due to risks of pancreatitis, a condition often linked to gallstones.
- Over 1.6 million UK adults reportedly used weight-loss injections in the past year, mostly through private prescriptions.
- Rapid weight loss, a result of the injections, can cause gallstones, which is also true for severe diets.
- Key triggers for gallstones include rapid weight loss and certain demographic factors like being female or over 40.
