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A 20-year-old male asked:

Had ct scan done, they found gallstones. i haven't had time to go back to doctor, but i have lower back pain on left side. can gallstones cause this?

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Not likely: Gallbladder is located in the upper right. Left back pain is very unlikely to be from gallstones.

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