What Are Gallstones?

Gallstones are hardened deposits of bile (cholesterol and bilirubin) that can form in gallbladder.  Gallstones cause pain in gallbladder and liver. When gallbladder becomes the target of some infection, bile salts start absorbing in the gallbladder in greater quantity. These stones count from 10 to 20 to hundreds. Inside the bladder, their size is equal to one grain of the gram pulse. Some are round in shape, others sharp edges. Fresh stones are heavy whereas dry are light.

Causes of Gallstones

Before we talk about gallstones removal, let us talk about the causes. The greatest reason of Gallstone is the gallbladder inflammation and also contagiousness. Gallstones are more to be found in women than men. Fatty/oily food causes the attack of gallbladder pain. The cause of gallstones in the mixing up of the bile constituents with the bile’s colorful chemicals, calcium and cholesterol.
 
These stones are formed when the gallbladder bile blocks and the bile accumulate inside. According to some experts, excessive use of carbohydrates, especially sugar, is a great cause of gallbladder disorders. Chinese doctors attribute the gallbladder disorders to the emotions of anger.

Signs and Symptoms of Gallstones

There are very strainful pains, which are very torturous. Pangs rise, in the form of waves, from the right abdomen and upper belly and reach stomach, back and right shoulder. The patient remains restless just as the patient of kidney disorder. The patient suffers from cold sweat and vomiting. Liver is slightly over-sized. The pain increases even on slight touch.