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Mar
Gallstones are small, hard, pebble-like deposits that form in the gallbladder, a small organ located under the liver. The gallbladder stores bile, a digestive fluid that is released into the small intestine to help break down fats. Gallstones can be made up of different substances, including cholesterol, bilirubin, and calcium salts. They can range in size from a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball. Most people with gallstones do not experience any symptoms and may not even know they have them. However, if a gallstone blocks the bile duct, it can cause severe pain in the…