Gallbladder Polyps Causes, Symptoms and More
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Causes and Risk Factors
People with high levels of salts or cholesterol in their bile have a higher risk of developing gallbladder polyps. The liver produces bile, which passes into the gallbladder to be stored. The primary function of bile is to help with the digestion of fat in the body.
Gallbladder polyps are associated with the development of gallstones. Many people have both gallstones and gallbladder polyps. Health problems that increase the likelihood of developing true gallbladder polyps include Gardner syndrome, familial polyposis and hepatitis B.
