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Preventing Gallstones

To reduce your chance of getting gallstones:

Maintain a healthy weight.
Avoid rapid weight loss diets.
Exercise regularly.
Eat a diet low in saturated fat.
Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables , and whole grain foods .

RESOURCES:

American Liver Foundation
http://www.liverfoundation.org/

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/

CANADIAN RESOURCES:

Canadian Liver Foundation
http://www.liver.ca/Home.aspx/

Health Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index_e.html/

References:

Allen J, Cuschieri A. Cholelithiasis. Emedicine website. Available at: http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic836.htm . Updated August 2006. Accessed June 23, 2008.

Gallstone. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/what.php . Updated April 2008. Accessed June 23, 2008.

Gallstones. National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases website. Available at: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/gallstones/#6 . Updated July 2007. Accessed June 23, 2008.

Santen S. Cholelithiasis. Emedicine website. Available at: http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic97.htm . Updated June 2006. Accessed June 23, 2008.

Last reviewed November 2008 by Daus Mahnke, MD

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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