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I read on a medical website that when you get gallstones your gallbladder has already stopped working. is that true?
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Cholelithiasis: or gallstones are a buildup of cholesterol and bile acid in your gall bladder. They are a common finding and occur in symptomatic or asymptomatic persons. The presence of gallstones does not mean your gallbladder has stopped working.
Answered 11/9/2014
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