<unk> s, regardless of size or number, may be asymptomatic, even for years. Such "silent stones" do not require treatment. A characteristic symptom of a<unk>  attack is the presence of a colic-like pain in the upper-right side of the abdomen, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Additionally, pain from symptomatic<unk> s may range from mild to severe. The pain steadily increases for approximately 30 minutes to several hours. A person may also experience referred pain between the shoulder blades or below the right shoulder. Often, attacks occur after a particularly fatty meal and almost always happen at night, and after drinking. In addition to pain, nausea, and vomiting, a person may experience a fever. If the stones block the duct and cause bilirubin to leak into the bloodstream and surrounding tissue, there may also be jaundice and itching. If this is the case, the liver enzymes are likely to be raised. Other complications Rarely,<unk> s in cases of severe inflammation may erode through the gallbladder into adherent bowel potentially causing an obstruction termed<unk>  ileus. Other complications include ascending cholangitis if there is a bacterial infection which can cause purulent inflammation in the biliary tree and liver, and acute pancreatitis as blockage of the bile ducts can prevent active enzymes being secreted into the bowel, instead damaging the pancreas. Rarely gallbladder cancer may occur as a complication.
Gallstone
Peptic ulcer disease
Biliary sludge
Breast pain
Hepatolithiasis
Gallbladder polyp
Ascites
Common bile duct stone