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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2019
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Causes of gallstones
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)