Gallstones

What are Gallstones?

Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located just beneath your liver. The gallbladder stores a digestive fluid called bile that is released into your small intestine to aid in the digestion of food. Gallstones range in size from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball; one or more gallstones may be present.

Gallstones Symptoms & Treatment

People who experience symptoms from their gallstones usually require surgery to remove the gallbladder. Gallstones that do not cause any signs and symptoms typically do not need treatment.

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The board-certified physicians at San Francisco Gastroenterology are specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the digestive tract, including Gallstones. Our doctors serve the entire Bay Area and Marin County. Our goal is simply to provide the highest quality medical care and patient service possible.

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