What Is Biliary Colic?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
1. Gallstones
The gallbladder is a sac that is used to store bile, bilirubin, and some other substances. These are fluids that help us to break down the food that we eat; fats in particular. These fluids can sometimes begin to crystalize and form into small lumps of solid material. These materials are known as gallstones.
Gallstones are usually very small and will usually not cause a problem. They will sometimes continue to grow, however, and these can be a problem for the patient as they can block the bile duct. Some patients will grow lots of smaller stones instead, and this can also cause problems for them.
