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Gallstones : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Gallbladder Emptying, Infrequent
  • Gallbladder Emptying, Incomplete

Causes Overview Articles

Gallstones
The cause of gallstones varies. Some stones form when there is too much cholesterol or bilirubin in the bile.
Source:ADAM
Date:June 3, 2008
Gallstones
Test results, taken together with symptom history(see above) and a physical exam, are simple and relatively inexpensive for diagnosing the presence of gallstones. However, ultrasound is the method of choice for a definite diagnosis.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Gallstones
Gallstones are caused by an alteration in the chemical composition of bile. Bile is a digestive fluid that helps the body absorb fat.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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