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I'm 23, will i be able to live til i'm an old lady with my multiple small gallstones without ever needing surgery, if they don't cause me pain now?
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Possibly: Gallstones alone may not be a cause for an operation but if they cause symptoms (pain, food intolerance, etc), it becomes much more likely. If you had a reason to find out you have gallstones, chances are you've had symptoms.
Answered 7/4/2013
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Not necessarily: You may never have symptoms but they may eventually cause problems.
Answered 3/14/2013
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