Gallstones
Gallstones are solid particles that form in the gallbladder, a small organ located beneath the liver. The gallbladder's main function is to store bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver, and release it into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of fats. Gallstones can range in size from small grains to larger masses and can vary in number.
Gallstones can form when there is an imbalance in the components of bile, including cholesterol and bile salts. There are two main types of gallstones:
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