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Are gallstones genetic?
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Dr Salena Ward
Bariatric (Obesity) Surgeon, General Surgeon, Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal)
I am a specialist Upper Gastrointestinal (gut) Surgeon, who performs surgery for weight loss, tumours of stomach and oesophagus, reflux, hiatus hernia and gallstones. I … View Profile
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There is a ‘genetic predisposition’ for developing gallstones.
This means if your family members (blood relatives) have gallstones you have a higher chance of developing gallstones than someone who doesn't have family members with gallstones.Report this post
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