Do Gallstones Cause Diarrhea?
- Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease - Symptoms
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Prognosis and Complications
- Risk Factors
- Prevention
- Diagnosis
Symptoms
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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