About 90% of gallstones cause no symptoms. There is a very small (2%) chance of developing pain during the first 10 years after gallstones form. After 10 years, the chance for developing symptoms declines. On average, symptoms take about 8 years to develop. The reason for the decline in symptoms after 10 years is not known, although some doctors suggest that "younger," smaller stones may be more likely to cause symptoms than larger, older ones. Acalculous gallbladder disease will often...
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PreventionDiet may play a role in gallstones. Specific dietary factors may include:Fats. Although fats (particularly saturated fats found in meats,... Read more »
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The challenge in diagnosing gallstones is to verify that abdominal pain is caused by stones and not by some other condition. Ultrasound or other... Read more »
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Gallbladder disease includes inflammation, infection, stones, or blockage (obstruction) of the gallbladder. Alternative Names Biliary... Read more »
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Gallstones are small, hard deposits that can form in the gallbladder, a sac-like organ that lies under the liver in the upper right side of the... Read more »
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More than 25 million Americans have gallstones, and a million are diagnosed each year. However, only 1 - 3% of the population complains of symptoms... Read more »