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What specific age do people have surgery for gallbladder?
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Age/gallbladder : Gall bladder troubles can occur over a wide range in age from teenage years to the very elderly.
Answered 9/4/2013
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No age limit : Surgery done if symptoms occur , age not an issue. Teenagers can also have gallbladder issues
Answered 6/2/2013
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