Gallbladder stones, sometimes called gallstones, are formed in the gallbladder when liquid stored in the gallbladder turn into small pebble like formations. The liquid stored in the gallbladder is called bile and it helps with digestion in the small intestine. Gallbladder stones can range in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball. Women and people over the age of 60 are at the highest risks for gallbladder stones. All suspected gallbladder stones should be checked by a medical professional.
Pain
Pain is the main symptom of gallbladder stones. The pain is typically located in the upper right portion of the abdomen, near the ribcage. Pain can also radiate up to through the back.
Nausea or Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are also fairly common symptoms of gallbladder stones. Some patients attribute this to the amount of pain they are experiencing.
Biliary Colic
Biliary colic is extreme cramping caused by gallbladder stones. Biliary colic will cause the pain behind the breast bone and persist 1 hour or more.
No Symptoms
Gallbladder stones are more likely to not cause any symptoms until a stone gets stuck in a duct, causing a blockage. Belching, gas, bloating, and heartburn are not signs of gallbladder stones.
Warning
Gallbladder stones need to be treated by a doctor in order to keep from causing more damage to the gallbladder. Only a doctor can diagnose gallbladder stones.
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