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What causes gallstones?

The actual cause of gallstones is still unknown, but it is thought that they are created because of an imbalance in the creation and storage of bile, which assists in breaking down cholesterol, some fats and fat-soluble vitamins, bilirubin, and drug by-products. The gallstones are a result of excess cholesterol, bilirubin or bile that is not being broken down.

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Author: Karen McCloskey BHSc
First answered: 22 Sep 2014
Last reviewed: 19 May 2018
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