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Can caffeine irritate an inflamed gall bladder?
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Caffeine: Caffeine is a known bladder irritant and can cause urinary frequency and urgency.
Answered 3/17/2016
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Yes: With an inflamed gallbladder almost any food, including Caffeine, can irritate it and cause increased pain and symptoms.
Answered 5/19/2014
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