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Are the chances of getting appendicitis very high in a lifetime? or gallstones? like is it an everyday occurance? i'm a 25 year old male.

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Chances: Some people spend their entire lives withour getting appendicitis or cholecystitis/gall stones. Depends on alot of factors

Answered 11/2/2015

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