**Gallstones** (Cholelithiasis) are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in your gallbladder. While some gallstones remain asymptomatic, others can cause severe pain and serious complications, requiring medical attention. Dr kshitiz Saran, a leading **Gastroenterologist** in Faridabad, provides expert diagnosis and comprehensive management strategies for gallstones, including advanced endoscopic procedures for bile duct stones and coordinated care for surgical interventions.

Understanding Gallstones:

Gallstones form when substances in bile, such as cholesterol or bilirubin, become highly concentrated and crystallize. They can range in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball. Gallstones can cause problems if they block the bile ducts, leading to inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis), bile duct infection (cholangitis), or pancreatitis.

Common Symptoms of Gallstones:

Many people with gallstones experience no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they can include:

• **Biliary Colic:** Sudden and rapidly intensifying pain in the upper right abdomen, often radiating to the back or right shoulder. This pain can last for minutes to hours.
• Pain in the center of your abdomen, just below your breastbone.
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) if a gallstone blocks the common bile duct.
• Fever and chills, indicating infection.
• Dark urine and pale stools.