Do all gallstones need to be removed?

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  1. Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
     
    Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered:
    No. Many people have gallstones. It is estimated that 10-30% of the people in the United States have gallstones. Over half of these people will never have symptoms or need medical treatment for gallstones.
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    No. Many people have gallstones. It is estimated that 10-30% of the people in the United States have gallstones. Over half of these people will never have symptoms or need medical treatment for gallstones. More