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Does gallstones lead to death?
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Yes rarely if untrea: Yes in rare occasions , if complications like gangrene, perforation , severe gall stone pancreatitis , jaundice, gall stone ileaus , sepsis, cancer due to gall stones etc may cause death if untreated.
Answered 6/19/2020
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Generally not: Gallstones can block the gallbladder, cause an infection which could theoretically lead to death but it would be very rare.
Answered 12/16/2017
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