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Crohn’s complications: What to know about gallstones

Gallstones can affect anyone, but they’re more common in people with Crohn's disease. Learn to recognize the warning signs.
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Gallbladder stones in pregnancy and postpartum women: Why they form and how you can prevent them

Gallbladder stones, or cholelithiasis, are small, hardened deposits that form inside the gallbladder, the small organ that stores bile to aid digestion. While often associated with diet or lifestyle, ...

You can reduce risk of gallstone formation

Medication can dissolve gallstones but they work slowly, are effective only in selected cases and the stones often recur ...
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Gallstones vs. Kidney Stones: Understanding the Difference

Both gallstones and kidney stones can be very painful. Gallstones are deposits of digestive fluid, while kidney stones are crystals formed from chemicals in the urine. Both types of stones may pass.
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Research of the clinical features, risk factors, and surgical diagnosis of intramural stones in patients with gallbladder stones

Written informed consent was obtained from all participants, including guardians of minors/children involved in the study. This study was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of the Sixth People’s ...