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Stone-like deposits of bile in the gallbladder.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Gallbladder diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Common
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Upper abdomen

Symptoms

Nausea
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Heartburn
Back pain
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Gallstones
Actigall
Ursodiol

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Gallstones

Surgery

ERCP
3
1 review
Gallbladder removal
2
1 review
Lithotripsy
1
1 review

Other treatments

Watchful waiting
Low fat diet

Tests

Bilirubin
Amylase
Liver function test
Complete blood count
Lipase

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