Are gallstones considered dangerous?

Gallstone ? disease: Stones in the gallbladder (gb) seldom cause symptoms unless they migrate into the neck of the gb (& block exit of bile) or into the common bile duct. Symptomless gallstones may be diagnosed by chance by imaging or during investigation for some other condition. Only 10% become symptomatic within 5 years of detection. Ultrasound, ct scan, mrcp finds stones; cck-hida scan can tell if gb is diseased.

No. : If they are causing symptoms then removal of your gallbladder may be indicated. Otherwise nothing to worry about.

Symptomatic/problems: Besides pain, gallstones can cause bile outflow obstruction and liver disease and additionally, if a stone perforates the gallbladder, you can develop bile peritonitis or bacterial infection. Seek a surgical opinopn ASAP