gall stones

[ladyashtray]

does anyone know if gall stones are hereditry as first my 30yr old son had them and had to have his gall bladder out,then my 28yr old daughter and Im also waiting to have my gall bladder removed

[scoobysoo]

I've had gallstones and so have my mum, dad, sister and several aunties. My doctor said it isn't hereditary, although families tend to have similar lifestyles and this can affect it e.g. we all use salt and eat to much fat.

[auzzie]

I am the only one of a family of nine, that has had to have their gall bladder removed. three of us are overweight, me being one of them. My consultant at the time said good indications are Fat , Fair & Forty. I got 2 out of 3!! i'm brunette.