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13. Lose Weight

Carrying excess weight raises the risk of gallstones in several ways: higher cholesterol, larger gallbladders that empty less effectively, and added strain that makes it harder for the gallbladder to empty. Losing weight helps, but it needs to happen gradually. Rapid weight loss, including after bariatric surgery, actually raises the risk of gallstones.

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