If gallstones block your bile ducts , bile could build up in your gallbladder , causing a gallbladder attack, sometimes called biliary colic. Gallbladder attacks usually cause pain in your upper right abdomen , sometimes lasting several hours. Gallbladder attacks often follow heavy meals and usually occur in the evening or during the night.
Gallbladder attacks usually stop when gallstones move and no longer block the bile ducts. However, if any of your bile ducts stay blocked for more than a few hours, you may develop gallstone complications.
Gallstones that do not block your bile ducts do not cause symptoms. Most people with gallstones do not have symptoms. Gallstones are small stones, usually made of cholesterol, that form in the gallbladder.
In most cases, they do not cause any symptoms and do not need to be treated. Get advice about coronavirus and liver disease from the British Liver Trust. But if a gallstone becomes trapped in an opening duct inside the gallbladder, it can trigger a sudden, intense pain in your tummy that usually lasts between 1 and 5 hours.
Some people with gallstones can also develop complications, such as inflammation of the gallbladder cholecystitis.
When gallstones cause symptoms or complications, it's known as gallstone disease or cholelithiasis. The gallbladder is a small pouch-like organ found underneath the liver. Its main purpose is to store and concentrate bile. You can unsubscribe at any time. Error Email field is required. Error Include a valid email address. To provide you with the most relevant and helpful information, and understand which information is beneficial, we may combine your email and website usage information with other information we have about you.
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