Gallstones are solid “stones” which are formed within the gallbladder, an organ that stores bile excreted from the liver. Bile is made up of water, salts, lecithin, cholesterol, and other substances. If the concentration of the components changes, gallstones may form. Gallstones may be small or large, depending on how long they have been forming.
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