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    Are gallstones genetic?

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    Both my children and I have gallstones. Do they run in families?
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    Dr Salena Ward

    Bariatric (Obesity) Surgeon, General Surgeon, Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal)

    I am a specialist Upper Gastrointestinal (gut) Surgeon, who performs surgery for weight loss, tumours of stomach and oesophagus, reflux, hiatus hernia and gallstones. I … View Profile

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    There is a ‘genetic predisposition’ for developing gallstones.
    This means if your family members (blood relatives) have gallstones you have a higher chance of developing gallstones than someone who doesn't have family members with gallstones.

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