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- Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
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- A Resource About Your Gallstones
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- Approximately 25 million Americans have gallstones, and 500,000 have
- their gallbladder removed surgically each year. A recent Gallup survey
- revealed that 54 percent of respondents incorrectly believe that gallstones
- can be prevented, and 63 percent were unaware that rapid weight loss diets can
- cause gallstones. The Digestive Disease National Coalition (DDNC) is
- launching a public education program to help respond to the need for better
- understanding of this disease. You can obtain a copy of their booklet
- entitled "Your Gallstones: Diagnosis and Treatment" simply by calling their
- toll free hot-line 1-800-695-3343. The booklet is illustrated to help you
- understand the many facts, presented in Question and Answer format. It is a
- fine addition to the explanations you may receive from your own doctor.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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