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An abdominal ultrasound in 2008 showed no gallstones.how long does it take for them to form and could i have them now causing problems?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Variable: Small can be immediate! Some sludge agglutinates into a soft stone Large can be years. Recheck is a consideration with ultrasound since non invasive- low risk.

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/26/2014

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Dr. Andrew Kramer answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Can be pain now: Stones can form quickly and can very likely be the source of pain. I would get another ultrasound.

Answered 4/25/2015

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A member asked:

An abdominal ultrasound in 2008 showed no gallstones.how long does it take for them to form and could i have them now causing problems?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

Dr. Andrew Kramer answered

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