Gallstones: What They Are and How They Affect Your Health
Gallstones are tiny, hard pieces that form in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is an important part of your digestive system, sometimes called the pitta organ in English because it helps with digestion and metabolism. It stores bile from the liver, which helps break down fats. When the substances in bile harden, they turn into gallstones. These stones can vary in size and may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. While many people with gallstones experience no symptoms, othe
