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Do Chocolates Cause a Gallbladder Attack?

Published Sep,01 2011 | By Ireland Wolfe

The gallbladder is a small sac under the liver that stores bile. Common diseases of the gallbladder include gallstones and cholecystitis, an inflammation of the gallbladder. Diet and food allergies can affect your gallbladder, especially if you already have a gallbladder condition.