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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2019
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Causes of gallstones

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Dr. Kinker. MrinalGeneral Surgeon • 24 Years Exp.MBBS, MS - General Surgery
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1. Genetics, ethnicity

2. Gender (more common in women)

3. Excessive cholesterol in bile (Diet, dyslipidaemia, drugs incl. oral contraceptives & fibrates, obesity)

4. Decreased contractility of gallbladder

5. Blood disorders (Haemolytic Anaemias)

6. Rapid weight loss (esp. following bariatric surgery)

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