Condition guide
What is gall stone?
Gall stones are hard deposits in the gallbladder. They may cause upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or digestive discomfort, especially after oily meals.
Common causes
- Bile imbalance
- Family tendency
- Obesity or rapid weight loss
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy-related changes
Symptoms to notice
- Right upper abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Indigestion after fatty food
- Pain spreading to back or shoulder
Treatment options
Ultrasound and blood tests
Doctors commonly confirm gall stones with an ultrasound and may request liver or infection markers.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
The gallbladder is removed through small cuts in many planned cases.
Emergency care
Severe pain, fever or jaundice may require urgent hospital assessment.
Recovery guidance
- Eat light meals initially
- Follow wound-care instructions
- Avoid heavy work briefly
- Report fever or increasing pain
When to seek urgent care
- Fever with pain
- Yellow eyes
- Persistent vomiting
- Severe abdominal pain
- Dark urine
This page is for awareness and surgery planning support only. A surgeon should confirm the diagnosis and recommend the right treatment.