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What is the definition or description of: gallstones?

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Gallstones: Form inside the gallbladder from a chemical imbalance resulting in crystals that can grow into gallstones. They can be yellowish cholesterol stones or dark green-black bilirubin stones. They can cause upper abdominal gas & pressure discomforts with nausea & may need laparoscopic surgery to remove the gallbladder.

Answered 5/23/2016

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Dr. Peter Lydon answered

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A small rock: Stone can occur in the gallbladder by concentration of bile with precipitation of crystals that grow into stones.

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