| GALLSTONES / ATTACK (Cholelithiasis)
 Table of ContentsAre you prone to a problem with 'Gallstones / Attack'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Blood and Circulation by taking the free blood and circulation quiz: AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON GALLSTONES / ATTACKA bowl of double dark chocolate ice-cream before bed comforts the soul, but could also lead to a gallbladder jammed with stones. About 1/2 a million people a year lose their gallbladder due to stones. 10% of all medical spending a year in the US is spent on gallbladder removal. When you repeatedly indulge in heavy foods like cheesecake, pizza, candy, steak, fries and other such rich foods - your fluids start to thicken. They become like sludge or molasses. This sets up the conditions for stone formation and eventually, a painful gallbladder attack.
 Years ago, I had a roommate who knocked on my door in the middle of the night. He'd been sleeping for hours since attending a Passover Seder celebration with friends. By 2am, he woke up intense colicky pain in the midriff and nausea. His pain would come and go in waves. He was scared and could hardly breathe. He thought he was having a mild heart attack so we took him to the emergency room. Sure enough, his gallbladder was full of thick sludge and his biliary system was congested. Luckily, there were no stones and we were able to treat this condition with herbs. The gallbladder's sole purpose in life is to concentrate and thicken your bile (a fluid that helps in fat digestion). If your fluids are too thick because of a rich, carb heavy or sweet diet, the contents of your gallbladder turn to sludge, then paste, and finally to stones. Reversing Gallbladder Disease Naturally
It's important to nip this condition in the bud before these stones form. Once you have gallstones, they are difficult to dissolve and remove. If you have sludge only, there's still time to save your gallbladder. Ayurveda offers many diet and herb remedies for healthy bile production.
 Many clients are rushed into gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy), even when they only have bile sludge. Those people who have the gallbladders removed often have the same symptoms after the surgery. Stones should be immediately removed when they are large and obstructing the bile duct, or threatening to rupture the gallbladder or inflame the pancreas.  Bile Next are cholagogues. What's a cholagogue you say? Cholagogues stimulate the flushing of bile out of your gallbladder. Exactly what you're looking to do! Beets and bitters like kale, dandelion, arugula, chicory and aloe vera juice all fall into this category. Garlic and onion purges the liver and gallbladder as does vegetable juicing. The sour flavor of lemons, grapefruit and vinegar is also sludge-busting. The sour taste of plain yogurt makes it a cholagogue, and an excellent replacement to cheese or milk. Cholagogues are contraindicated in large stones that may obstruct the bile duct. Plenty of water is the best way to keep fluids thin and moving. Bitter or aromatic herbs like mint, fennel and cardamom also serve to thin the bile out. Turmeric is an ideal biliary antispasmodic and blood thinner. As pungent spices heat up the liver, they increase production of bile, flushing out the system. Exercise can help too. Finally your gallbladder's well being offers the gazillionth reason to quit smoking. Related ConditionsBile Sludge - When bile becomes thick and sluggish. This condition frequently precedes gallstone development. Biliary Dyskinesia - A condition where movement of bile through the bile duct is partially or completely obstructed. Obstructed bile can back up into the liver causing inflammation. Pregnant women are at risk of reduced bile flow (cholestasis) due to high hormone levels. Bile Insufficiency - When inadequate bile is released into the small intestine, due to the conditions above. Causes stool to be light colored. Cholecysitis - Inflammation of the gallbladder due to irritation from gallstones Cholangitis - Inflammation of the bile duct. Biliary Colic - Spasms of the bile duct that occur due to obstruction, similar to a gallbladder attack. Biliary Cirrhosis - A fibrotic condition that results from inflammation of the bile duct. All conditions of biliary dyskinesia can quickly become life threatening and require immediate treatment by a qualified western medical doctor. Antispasmodics such as mint, chamomile, and wild yam are traditional remedies for this condition but do not replace a visit to the emergency room. Biliary dyskinesia generally results from: 
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        MORE BLOOD AND CIRCULATION TIPSDISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine. Balance Your Body with Diet, Herbs, & Lifestyles Having These BiocharacteristicsEverything you eat has an effect on your body, which Ayurveda categorizes in a simple and easy way, using biocharacteristics (gunas). Biocharacteristics are qualities (like cold and hot) that describe the effect a food or herb has on your body. Cooling foods like cucumber, decrease metabolism. Heating foods like chili pepper, stimulate your body and increase metabolism. For 'Gallstones / Attack', you should select foods with the following biocharacteristics. Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance.MATCH WITH YOUR WELLNESS PROFILECLEAR ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTICClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama. Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Clear' gunaLIQUEFIED ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTICSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs. Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Liquefied' gunaBITTER ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTICBitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying. Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Bitter' tasteSOUR ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTICSour refers to anything fermented or acidic. Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Sour' tasteTo learn more about the symbols above, click on them. See a complete list of all biocharacteristics. ANTILITHICAn herb that dissolves / breaks up stones (gallstones or kidney stones) so that it can be passed.ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.BLOOD-THINNERHerbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.CHOLAGOGUECholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.HYPOLIPIDEMICScrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.  Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. HOW TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3GALLSTONES / ATTACK IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3 - ATTACKING TISSUEIf you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are becoming stronger and weakening your body's resistance. Most people have a weakness in one or more organs. These areas of weakness are the 'weak link in the chain.' They are first to succumb when an imbalance reaches a tipping point. Repairing imbalances in this category often represent your last opportunity to prevent disease. At any moment, these imbalances could overwhelm weakened tissue and develop into a disease. You may feel pain or discomfort in the weakened area. At this stage you will need to support the weakened tissue with specialized foods and herbs for the weakened tissue. AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTSAccording to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Gallstones / Attack'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced. Symptoms Tell A StoryThe first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic. 
 To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. See a complete list of all biocharacteristics. Are you prone to a problem with 'Gallstones / Attack'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Blood and Circulation by taking the free blood and circulation quiz: RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITSThe following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Gallstones / Attack'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Biocharacteristics of 1,914 People Reporting Gallstones / AttackOn average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Gallstones / Attack were more aggravated than 77% of other symptoms. From the 1,914 people who reported Gallstones / Attack in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:BIOCHARACTERISTICAVG CLIENT LEVEL %%CASES (#)#IMBALANCE Oily Sign   
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         99.6% 41.4% (793) 9,587 have Oily constitution  Sweet Sign   
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         99.5% 42.6% (815) 9,650 have Sweet constitution  Gooey Sign   
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         99.0% 26.8% (513) 7,069 have Gooey constitution  Kapha Sign   
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         97.0% 48.0% (918) 12,745 have Kapha constitution  Salty Sign   
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         91.2% 40.0% (766) 7,179 have Salty constitution  Toxic   
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         62.6% 38.2% (732) 7,099 have Toxic constitution  Pungent Aggravates   
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         60.6% 14.1% (270) 6,802 have Pungent constitution  Heavy   
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         60.3% 35.8% (685) 9,738 have Heavy constitution  Difficult   
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         40.1% 41.1% (787) 8,532 have Difficult constitution  Hot Aggravates   
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         29.1% 23.0% (441) 7,949 have Hot constitution  Pitta Aggravates   
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         23.0% 27.3% (523) 10,540 have Pitta constitution  Sour   
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         16.8% 24.5% (469) 7,528 have Sour constitution  Cold   
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         14.9% 23.3% (446) 8,107 have Cold constitution  Bitter   
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         13.1% 15.2% (290) 8,626 have Bitter constitution  Vata   
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         6.9% 25.2% (483) 11,554 have Vata constitution  Light   
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         5.2% 19.1% (366) 9,391 have Light constitution  Dry   
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         4.6% 16.5% (315) 9,009 have Dry constitution  Astringent   
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         4.5% 20.9% (400) 8,068 have Astringent constitution Risk Factors of Gallstones / Attack
    Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Gallstones / Attack.
    Overall, 4.95% of people surveyed in this research study reported Gallstones / Attack.
    SYMPTOM (Cases)Cases With Both% Reporting ThisIncrease from 4.95%Review These Common Risk Factors Feel underweight (2358)   
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        69 2.9% 40% less often  Feel overweight (25362)   
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        1516 6% 20% more often  Hyperactive, quick (19615)   
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        409 2.1% 60% less often  Fatigue / tired (16721)   
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        1121 6.7% 40% more often  Male (1336)   
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        42 Small number of cases 3.1% 40% less often  Female (26227)   
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        1541 5.9% 20% more often  Gallbladder Inflammation (1070)   
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        552 51.6% 940% more often  Gallbladder Removed (3116)   
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        945 30.3% 510% more often  Pancreatitis (498)   
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        107 21.5% 330% more often  Liver Sore (883)   
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        186 21.1% 330% more often  Stroke (from clot) (139)   
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        25 Small number of cases 18% 260% more often  Enlarged Spleen (328)   
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        56 17.1% 250% more often  Liver Degeneration (200)   
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        34 Small number of cases 17% 240% more often  Gastric bypass surgery (437)   
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        72 16.5% 230% more often  Abdominal surgery (1336)   
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        204 15.3% 210% more often  Fatty Liver (2700)   
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        407 15.1% 210% more often  Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (194)   
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        29 Small number of cases 14.9% 200% more often  Emphysema (124)   
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        18 Small number of cases 14.5% 190% more often  Pain right upper abdomen (3670)   
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        528 14.4% 190% more often  Heart Attack (188)   
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        26 Small number of cases 13.8% 180% more often  Kidney / Bladder Stones (1849)   
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        249 13.5% 170% more often  Duodenal Ulcer (373)   
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        50 13.4% 170% more often  Oozing Sores on Skin (292)   
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        38 Small number of cases 13% 160% more often  Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (227)   
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        29 Small number of cases 12.8% 160% more often  Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis (1940)   
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        243 12.5% 150% more often  Neuralgia (784)   
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        98 12.5% 150% more often  Kidney Infection (1649)   
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        201 12.2% 150% more often  High Blood Sugar (1860)   
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        226 12.2% 150% more often  Jaundice (568)   
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        69 12.1% 140% more often  Insulin Resistance (2202)   
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        266 12.1% 140% more often  Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)   
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        98 12% 140% more often  Chronic Kidney Disease / Renal Disease (242)   
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        29 Small number of cases 12% 140% more often  Fibromyalgia (3094)   
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        364 11.8% 140% more often  Thalassemia Minor (169)   
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        20 Small number of cases 11.8% 140% more often  Pancreatic Insufficiency (545)   
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        64 11.7% 140% more often  Pain wakes you up at night (1604)   
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        188 11.7% 140% more often  Intestinal Obstruction (352)   
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        41 Small number of cases 11.6% 130% more often  Carbuncle (209)   
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        24 Small number of cases 11.5% 130% more often  Sleep Apnea (2359)   
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        271 11.5% 130% more often  Scabies (211)   
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        24 Small number of cases 11.4% 130% more often  Croup (176)   
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        20 Small number of cases 11.4% 130% more often  Edema (2527)   
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        285 11.3% 130% more often  Staph infection (1066)   
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        120 11.3% 130% more often  Chronic Infection (1413)   
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        158 11.2% 130% more often  Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II) (1568)   
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        176 11.2% 130% more often  Lumps on Surface of Belly (713)   
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        80 11.2% 130% more often  Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) (2279)   
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        255 11.2% 130% more often  Gout (451)   
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        50 11.1% 120% more often  Guarding area of pain (886)   
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        98 11.1% 120% more often  Atherosclerosis (189)   
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        21 Small number of cases 11.1% 120% more often  Osteoarthritis (3252)   
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        357 11% 120% more often  Hiatal Hernia (1911)   
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        209 10.9% 120% more often  Painful rash (516)   
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        56 10.9% 120% more often  Diarrhea quickly after eating (3488)   
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        378 10.8% 120% more often  Blood thick / Congested lymph (1069)   
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        115 10.8% 120% more often  Laryngitis (906)   
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        96 10.6% 110% more often  Pneumonia (2799)   
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        297 10.6% 110% more often  Stomach Ulcer (1449)   
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        150 10.4% 110% more often  Tuberculosis/TB (135)   
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        14 Small number of cases 10.4% 110% more often  Seizures (452)   
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        47 Small number of cases 10.4% 110% more often  Convulsions (156)   
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        16 Small number of cases 10.3% 110% more often  Rheumatic Fever (146)   
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        15 Small number of cases 10.3% 110% more often  Liver spots numerous (3200)   
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        328 10.3% 110% more often  Food Poisoning (1032)   
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        106 10.3% 110% more often  High Triglycerides (3447)   
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        350 10.2% 110% more often  Skin growths - other (619)   
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        63 10.2% 110% more often  Impacted Fecal Matter (1293)   
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        131 10.1% 100% more often  Fatty deposits/lipoma (2372)   
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        239 10.1% 100% more often  Swollen joints (2624)   
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        265 10.1% 100% more often  Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)   
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        105 10.1% 100% more often  Glaucoma (430)   
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        43 Small number of cases 10% 100% more often  Goiter (482)   
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        48 Small number of cases 10% 100% more often  Fever (Current) (294)   
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        29 Small number of cases 9.9% 100% more often  Whooping Cough (232)   
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        23 Small number of cases 9.9% 100% more often  Hepatitis (Past/Current) (790)   
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        78 9.9% 100% more often  Urinary incontinence (3117)   
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        309 9.9% 100% more often  Dysentery (203)   
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        20 Small number of cases 9.9% 100% more often  Prolapsed colon (272)   
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        27 Small number of cases 9.9% 100% more often  Herniated disc / back injury (2846)   
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        282 9.9% 100% more often  Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1126)   
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        110 9.8% 100% more often  Boils (1160)   
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        114 9.8% 100% more often  Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (4107)   
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        401 9.8% 100% more often  Joint pain after eating (712)   
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        70 9.8% 100% more often  Trauma-induced overeating (1603)   
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        157 9.8% 100% more often  Gray Stool (528)   
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        51 9.7% 100% more often  Appendectomy (2496)   
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        241 9.7% 100% more often  Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1417)   
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        138 9.7% 100% more often  Bronchitis (3856)   
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        374 9.7% 100% more often  H pylori infection (1025)   
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        99 9.7% 100% more often  Interstitial Cystitis (878)   
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        85 9.7% 100% more often  Appendicitis (1169)   
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        112 9.6% 90% more often  Fecal Incontinence (1138)   
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        109 9.6% 90% more often  Gray sclera (white part of eye) (231)   
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        22 Small number of cases 9.5% 90% more often  Multiple Sclerosis (179)   
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        17 Small number of cases 9.5% 90% more often  Epilepsy (190)   
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        18 Small number of cases 9.5% 90% more often  Under a physician's care (5319)   
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        504 9.5% 90% more often  Insufficient Breast Milk (1651)   
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        157 9.5% 90% more often  Tooth Infection (1644)   
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        155 9.4% 90% more often  Cardiac Insufficiency (139)   
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        13 Small number of cases 9.4% 90% more often  Endometriosis (2421)   
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        227 9.4% 90% more often  Strep Throat (1657)   
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        155 9.4% 90% more often Complications of Those Reporting Gallstones / Attack
    In this research study, people who report Gallstones / Attack were likely to report the following:
    REPORTSCASES WITH BOTHINCREASE%NORMALLY Gallbladder Inflammation   
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        552 +10.0 times 29% 2.9% (1,070 cases)  Gallbladder Removed   
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        945 +6.3 times 49% 7.83% (3,116 cases)  Pancreatitis   
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        107 +4.6 times 6% 1.3% (498 cases)  Abdominal surgery   
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        204 +4.5 times 11% 2.47% (1,336 cases)  Liver Sore   
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        186 +4.3 times 10% 2.35% (883 cases)  Gastric bypass surgery   
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        72 +3.2 times 4% 1.26% (437 cases)  Fatty Liver   
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        407 +3.1 times 21% 6.76% (2,700 cases)  Pain right upper abdomen   
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        528 +2.9 times 28% 9.65% (3,670 cases)  Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)   
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        103 +2.9 times 5% 1.74% (1,259 cases)  Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis   
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        243 +2.6 times 13% 5.07% (1,940 cases)  Kidney / Bladder Stones   
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        249 +2.5 times 13% 5.11% (1,849 cases)  Kidney Infection   
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        201 +2.4 times 11% 4.49% (1,649 cases)  Fibromyalgia   
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        364 +2.4 times 19% 7.84% (3,094 cases)  Insulin Resistance   
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        266 +2.4 times 14% 5.8% (2,202 cases)  Jaundice   
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        69 +2.4 times 4% 1.66% (568 cases)  Pain wakes you up at night   
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        188 +2.4 times 10% 4.18% (1,604 cases)  Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)   
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        176 +2.4 times 9% 3.79% (1,568 cases)  Food Poisoning   
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        106 +2.2 times 6% 2.68% (1,032 cases)  Slow, heavy digestion   
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        980 +2.2 times 51% 22.89% (21,898 cases)  Non-healing sore / ulcer   
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        98 +2.2 times 5% 2.25% (816 cases)  Stomach Ulcer   
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        150 +2.2 times 8% 3.67% (1,449 cases)  Hiatal Hernia   
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        209 +2.2 times 11% 5.05% (1,911 cases)  Exercise aggravates symptoms   
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        461 +2.2 times 24% 11.1% (5,106 cases)  Edema   
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        285 +2.2 times 15% 6.96% (2,527 cases)  Diarrhea quickly after eating   
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        378 +2.1 times 20% 9.32% (3,488 cases)  Gout   
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        50 +2.1 times 3% 1.4% (451 cases)  High Blood Sugar   
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        226 +2.1 times 12% 5.62% (1,860 cases)  Guarding area of pain   
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        98 +2.1 times 5% 2.38% (886 cases)  Osteoarthritis   
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        357 +2.1 times 19% 9.08% (3,252 cases)  Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)   
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        255 +2.1 times 13% 6.22% (2,279 cases)  Goiter   
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        48 +2.1 times 3% 1.44% (482 cases)  Pneumonia   
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        297 +2.1 times 16% 7.7% (2,799 cases)  Appendectomy   
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        241 +2.1 times 13% 6.26% (2,496 cases)  Lumps on Surface of Belly   
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        80 +2.1 times 4% 1.93% (713 cases)  Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc   
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        306 +2.1 times 16% 7.8% (3,400 cases)  Impacted Fecal Matter   
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        131 +2.0 times 7% 3.44% (1,293 cases)  Chronic Infection   
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        158 +2.0 times 8% 3.94% (1,413 cases)  High Triglycerides   
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        350 +2.0 times 18% 8.88% (3,447 cases)  Sleep Apnea   
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        271 +2.0 times 14% 6.97% (2,359 cases)  Appendicitis   
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        112 +2.0 times 6% 3% (1,169 cases)  Blood thick / Congested lymph   
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        115 +2.0 times 6% 3% (1,069 cases)  Staph infection   
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        120 +2.0 times 6% 3.01% (1,066 cases)  Painful rash   
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        56 +2.0 times 3% 1.51% (516 cases)  Parasite passed in stool   
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        31 +2.0 times 2% 1.01% (353 cases)  Gray Stool   
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        51 +2.0 times 3% 1.52% (528 cases)  Recurrent Vomiting   
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        72 +2.0 times 4% 2.03% (817 cases)  Neuralgia   
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        98 +2.0 times 5% 2.54% (784 cases)  Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain   
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        110 +2.0 times 6% 3.06% (1,126 cases)  Boils   
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        114 +1.9 times 6% 3.08% (1,160 cases)  Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps   
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        803 +1.9 times 42% 21.59% (13,471 cases)  Fecal Incontinence   
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        109 +1.9 times 6% 3.1% (1,138 cases)  Difficulty expectorating   
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        125 +1.9 times 7% 3.62% (1,399 cases)  Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)   
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        401 +1.9 times 21% 10.87% (4,107 cases)  Bluish / Purple Tongue   
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        32 +1.9 times 2% 1.04% (472 cases)  Tooth Infection   
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        155 +1.9 times 8% 4.17% (1,644 cases)  Joint pain after eating   
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        70 +1.9 times 4% 2.1% (712 cases)  Pancreatic Insufficiency   
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        64 +1.9 times 3% 1.6% (545 cases)  Fatty deposits/lipoma   
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        239 +1.9 times 12% 6.41% (2,372 cases)  Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain   
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        138 +1.9 times 7% 3.75% (1,417 cases)  Burning abdominal pain   
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        203 +1.8 times 11% 5.97% (2,301 cases)  Liver spots numerous   
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        328 +1.8 times 17% 9.24% (3,200 cases)  Poor discernment of temperature   
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        129 +1.8 times 7% 3.82% (1,393 cases)  Intermittent abdominal pain   
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        602 +1.8 times 31% 16.93% (6,963 cases)  Swollen joints   
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        265 +1.8 times 14% 7.66% (2,624 cases)  Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin   
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        110 +1.8 times 6% 3.29% (1,304 cases)  Artificial sweeteners   
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        602 +1.8 times 31% 17.04% (8,589 cases)  Pain sudden onset   
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        336 +1.8 times 18% 9.9% (3,992 cases)  Fistula   
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        39 +1.8 times 2% 1.11% (425 cases)  Purpura   
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        33 +1.8 times 2% 1.11% (429 cases)  Laryngitis   
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        96 +1.8 times 5% 2.78% (906 cases)  H pylori infection   
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        99 +1.8 times 5% 2.8% (1,025 cases)  Colon surgery   
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        31 +1.8 times 2% 1.12% (416 cases)  Inguinal hernia   
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        33 +1.8 times 2% 1.12% (411 cases)  Skin growths - other   
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        63 +1.8 times 3% 1.68% (619 cases)  Abdominal pain worse after eating   
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        352 +1.8 times 18% 10.09% (3,850 cases)  Vomiting   
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        101 +1.8 times 5% 2.82% (1,149 cases)  Bronchitis   
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        374 +1.8 times 20% 11.33% (3,856 cases)  Skin Infection   
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        48 +1.8 times 3% 1.7% (608 cases)  Interstitial Cystitis   
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        85 +1.8 times 4% 2.27% (878 cases)  Herniated disc / back injury   
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        282 +1.8 times 15% 8.53% (2,846 cases)  Celiac Disease   
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        88 +1.8 times 5% 2.85% (1,108 cases)  Lungs Irritated / Inflamed   
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        105 +1.7 times 5% 2.86% (1,038 cases)  High Blood Pressure   
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        526 +1.7 times 27% 15.48% (5,699 cases)  Stocky, round, broad or large   
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        841 +1.7 times 44% 25.26% (19,065 cases)  Glaucoma   
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        43 +1.7 times 2% 1.15% (430 cases)  Rheumatoid Arthritis   
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        108 +1.7 times 6% 3.45% (1,204 cases)  Explosive elimination   
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        498 +1.7 times 26% 14.98% (5,685 cases)  Hepatitis (Past/Current)   
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        78 +1.7 times 4% 2.31% (790 cases)  Trauma-induced overeating   
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        157 +1.7 times 8% 4.62% (1,603 cases)  Tooth Fractures   
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        366 +1.7 times 19% 10.99% (4,256 cases)  Sticky saliva   
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        216 +1.7 times 11% 6.38% (2,391 cases)  Chest Pain   
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        225 +1.7 times 12% 6.96% (2,589 cases)  Hypoglycemic   
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        246 +1.7 times 13% 7.54% (2,714 cases)  Anal Spasm   
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        94 +1.7 times 5% 2.91% (1,145 cases)  Citrus allergy   
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        49 +1.7 times 3% 1.75% (670 cases)  Famine / Underfed in Childhood   
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        167 +1.7 times 9% 5.25% (1,923 cases)  Diarrhea   
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        402 +1.7 times 21% 12.26% (4,657 cases)  Feet or Ankles Swelling   
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        748 +1.7 times 39% 22.82% (8,846 cases)  Swollen lymph nodes   
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        213 +1.7 times 11% 6.44% (2,365 cases)  Pain left upper abdomen   
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        274 +1.7 times 14% 8.2% (3,172 cases)  Restricting Food Intake   
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