Gallstone Danger

Are gallstones dangerous? Well, the answer isn't straightforward—sometimes they are, and sometimes they're not. In this video, this issue will be clarified.

Gallstones are hard particles that develop in the gallbladder, a small organ just below your liver that aids in digesting fats by releasing bile. Occasionally, this bile can solidify into what we call gallstones. You might wonder if you’re at risk.

This video outlines the five critical criteria that physicians consider when initially evaluating patients experiencing acute abdominal pain, potentially due to gallstones. And you will learn what to do if you are at risk.