Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Gallstones are hardened build-ups of calcium and cholesterol that form in your ...

[AFP,Standard] Former national women ... groups gallbladder cancer with other biliary tract cancers. The disease shows a clear demographic pattern, predominantly affecting women over 50 years ...

If your symptoms are severe or you have a history of recurrent biliary colic episodes, your healthcare provider may recommend breaking up gallstones through surgical or nonsurgical procedures.

But when the organ malfunctions, it can lead to painful gallstones. Here, doctors break down common causes of gallstones and self-care options to manage symptoms ... over 40, and women are ...