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Had an ultrasound and mri done of my abdominal cavity. biliary sludge was noted in my gallbladder. could this cause the chronic gastritis i have had?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

NO: Biliary sludge does not cause gastritis.

Answered 5/12/2016

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