Are gallstones serious?

Gallstones, also known as cholelithiasis, is a disease in which stones appear in the gallbladder and bile ducts, and whether a person’s gallstones are serious or not usually requires a comprehensive analysis with specific clinical manifestations, the number and size of stones, and the presence or absence of complications. 1. These stones are usually not particularly serious and are often found by chance during CT examinations or abdominal ultrasound, and usually only require regular review; 2. These patients need timely treatment such as anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, pain relief, and if necessary, surgical treatment. For patients with gallstones, if left untreated for a long time, symptoms such as portal hypertension, massive ascites, and vomiting of blood may occur, and systematic medication and surgery are recommended for such patients. For patients with gallstones, it is recommended to avoid fried and high cholesterol foods as much as possible, and to avoid overeating, to eat more fruits and vegetables with high fiber, and to exercise and actively control their weight.