Diseases and Conditions

10 Common Causes of Gallstones

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7. Rapid Weight Loss

Although eating healthier is of course a good thing, sometimes making too drastic of a change can be problematic. For instance, rapid weight loss can lead to the development of gallstones. The reason for this is the fact that when an individual either fasts or loses weight quickly, the liver is forced to excrete more cholesterol into bile. Losing a lot of weight in a short period of time can also cause the gallbladder to be unable to empty properly, which can lead to the production of gallstones.