ALL ABOUT GALLBLADDER DISEASE Now that I have Gallbladder
Disease, how did I get it in the first place? A thorough
understanding of this is what will help you to manage your
gallbladder problem. CAUSES or Risk Factors for Gallbladder
CAUSES OF GALLBLADDER - Low stomach acid - Food Sensitivities or
Allergies - Rapid weight loss - Lack of exercise - Estrogen
intake and birth control pills(estrogen increases the
concentration of cholesterol in the bile) - Chronic Heartburn -
Frequent use of Antacids - Atkin's Diet - Over age 40 and
increase in risk as one ages - Female especially those who have
had children - Ethnicity (Pima Indians and Mexican-Americans) -
High triglycerides, high LDL cholesterol, decreased HDL -
Alcohol intake - Family history of gallbladder disease
(Heredity) - Cholesterol-lowering drugs, immunosuppressive drugs
- Antidepressants which slow down gallbladder contractions -
Very Low Calorie Diets - Diet high in saturated fats - Diet high
in refined foods and sugars - Diet low in fiber (which is