Possible problems About 3 in 10 people with gallstones develop symptoms or problems. These include: ?Biliary colic. This is a (severe) pain in the upper abdomen. The pain is usually worst to the right-hand side, just below the ribs. It is caused by a stone that (gets stuck) in the cystic duct. This is the small tube that takes bile from the gallbladder to the bile duct. The gallbladder then squeezes hard to (dislodge) the stone, and this causes pain. The pain eases and goes if the gallstone is pushed out into the bile duct which then usually passes out into the gut, or if it falls back into the gallbladder. Pain can last just a few minutes, but more commonly lasts several hours. A severe pain may only happen once in your lifetime, or it may (flare up) from time to time. Sometimes less severe but niggly pains occur now and then, particularly after a fatty meal when the gallbladder contracts most (Inflammation) of the gallbladder. This is called cholecystitis. This can lead to (infection) in the gallbladder. Symptoms usually develop quickly and include abdominal pain, fever, and being generally unwell. You will normally be admitted to hospital and have your gallbladder removed soon if you develop this problem.
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