Gallstones are hard, pebble-like formations, primarily composed of cholesterol, that develop inside the gallbladder. These stones can obstruct the normal flow of bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine, causing pain, bloating after meals, right shoulder pain, pain under the ribs, nausea, and vomiting.
Understanding how the gallbladder works
The gallbladder is a small sac located just below the liver. Its role is to store and concentrate a fluid called bile, produced by the liver. When you eat, your gallbladder contracts to release bile into the small
