Category: Gastroenterology / Biliary System Disorders
Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in the gallbladder, often causing no symptoms but can lead to sudden, intense abdominal pain (biliary colic) or complications like inflammation and blockage.
Prevalence varies widely by region and ethnicity, ranging from 10-20% in Western populations. (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2017)
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