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Gallstones : Causes

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Causes List

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

Causes Overview Articles

Gallstones
The cause of gallstones varies. Some stones form when there is too much cholesterol or bilirubin in the bile. (Bile is a liquid that helps the body digest fats) Other stones form if there are not enough bile salts or if the gallbladder fails to em...
Source:ADAM
Date:June 3, 2008
Gallstones
When gallstones are suspected, blood tests for liver enzyme levels are often given. The levels are usually elevated when the stone cannot pass through the cystic duct or bile duct. Test results, taken together with symptom history (see above) and ...
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. Gallstones tend to run in families. In addition, high levels of estrogen, insulin, or cholesterol can increase a ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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