Gallstones are solidified deposits of bile that can develop within the gallbladder. Bile, a digestive fluid produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder, is released into the small intestine (duodenum) when you consume food, thanks to the contraction of the gallbladder.

These gallstones can vary in size, ranging from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball. Some individuals may have only one gallstone, while others might develop multiple gallstones simultaneously.

In cases where gallstone symptoms are experienced, surgical removal of the gallbladder is often necessary. However, gallstones that remain asymptomatic typically do not require any specific treatment.

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