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I have been told that in biliary colic the gallstone temporarily blocks the bile duct. i have had 3 to 4 episodes of biliary colic before my gb was removed that had stones. will those 4 episodes of biliary colic cause liver cirrhosis in the future?
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No. cirrhosis is a long time insult/injury to the Liver, yours was short. Also, liver hasgreat recuperative power
Answered 12/17/2022
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You are unlikely to get cirrhosis from episodes of biliary colic. Do use alcohol at all. If you are overweight, losing weight is imperative.
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