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Factors leading to gallstones

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Gallstones are formed due to a combination of genetic, metabolic, and lifestyle factors:

Genetic factors

Metabolic factors

Lifestyle factors

Other factors

Gallstone formation is a multifactorial process involving genetic, metabolic, lifestyle, and other factors. Understanding these factors can aid in the development of preventive strategies and therapeutic interventions for gallstone disease.

References

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Nat Rev Dis Primers 2016

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Gallstones

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