About 90% of gallstones cause no symptoms. There is a very small (2%) chance of developing pain during the first 10 years after gallstones form. After 10 years, the chance for developing symptoms declines. On average, symptoms take about 8 years to develop. The reason for the decline in symptoms after 10 years is not known, although some doctors suggest that "younger," smaller stones may be more likely to cause symptoms than larger, older ones. Acalculous gallbladder disease will often...
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One of the hardest times in a young persons life can be the teenage years. In the 9 years that I have been working with the Pediatric... Read more »
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What Is It? Crohn's disease is a long-term (chronic) condition in which inflammation causes injury to the intestines. It typically begins in young... Read more »
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What Is It? Parkinson's disease is a disease of the central nervous system that causes problems with body motions, including tremor (shakiness),... Read more »
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What Is It? Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly called GERD, is a digestive disorder in which the stomach's juices (acid and digestive enzymes)... Read more »
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What Is It? Your gallbladder stores bile until you eat, then releases bile into your small intestine to help digest food. Bile ducts are... Read more »