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My 8yr old is on a high fiber diet with a history of gallstones. in the last month he won't eat meat c/o making his stomach hurt and is always full?

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Yes 8 yr can have: Yes 8 yr old can have gall stones , bur rare, the pain may be due acute gallbladder attachs, take him for exam and sono to see any evidence acute chole. ( then may require surgery ).

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 8/25/2012

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