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Gallbladder removed 2 years ago due to gallstones then the other night drunk some cider got abit drunk and had an attack why?is it gallstones again?

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No: But stones can form or be left in common bile duct. With your story, i would think other causes for symptoms: esophagitis, gastritis, duodenitis, reflux, ulcer, etc can all mimic.

Answered 5/29/2015

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A member asked:

Gallbladder removed 2 years ago due to gallstones then the other night drunk some cider got abit drunk and had an attack why?is it gallstones again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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