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I have gallstones and chronic gallbladder disease because i dont want my gallbladder removed. why do gallbladder attacks always cause excessive gas ?

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Spasm: biliary colic causes flatulence and delaying surgery will ultimately lead to emergency surgery or death: I suggest removing the gallbladder: new laparoscopic surgery will have you home in 1 day; however, if you wait, you could be looking at a hospital stay of 1-2 weeks if your gb ruptures

Answered 5/22/2017

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