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A member asked:

Im 28years old and i have gallstone problem..what cause it? im not fat or any of my family member got this problem..

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Dr. Anthony Filly answered

Specializes in Radiology

Nothing necessarily: Chalk it up to bad luck. But being female, taking oral contraceptives, diabetes and high fat diet are associated with gallstones.

Dr Berg agreed

Answered 2/21/2013

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