WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR GALLSTONES?
Risk factors for getting gallstones include:
➢ Genetics: If other people in your family have had gallstones, you are at increased risk of developing gallstones.
➢ Obesity: This is one of the biggest risk factors. Obesity can cause a rise in cholesterol and can also keep the gallbladder from emptying completely.
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