Understanding Gallstones and Their Symptoms
Nick HowarthPublished on: 10/02/2026
Gallstones are hardened deposits that can form in the gallbladder, a small organ responsible for storing and concentrating bile—a digestive fluid that helps break down fats and absorbs fat-soluble nutrients. Interestingly, most people with gallstones are asymptomatic; around 80% of cases don’t show symptoms until the stones grow or cause complications.
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