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Can i drink alcohol will i have gallstones?
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Gallstone factors: Gallstones are linked to chronic liver disease (stones usually of pigment type), but also reflect low hdl/high triglycerides, genetics, age, sex (females 2x more), obesity, drugs, low fiber, tpn, diabetes, hemolysis, pregnancy, primary biliary diseases. Factors in stone formation include: bile supersaturated with cholesterol, nucleation of cholesterol crystals, & impaired gallbladder function.
Answered 7/29/2012
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Yes: Yes you can, but if you are having abdomnal paid then no until you take care of them.
Answered 3/6/2015
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