The gallbladder is located under the liver and stores bile secreted by it. The bile has a function of assistant during the process of fats emulsifying and digestion. When this process is disturbed the gallbladder does not empty enough and this evokes cholesterol crystallization and further on – the appearance of gallstones.

They evoke because of the bile retention from the gallbladder for a period of time. Another reason is excessive cholesterol and calcium that gather together in the gallbladder.

Cholesterol is the most typical cause of gallstone formation therefore they are generally yellow, green and whine in color and they are called cholesterol stones.80% of all stones are cholesterol stones. Another type of stones are pigment stones and they are dark and brown in color because they are highly concentrated in bile pigments as well as calcium salts that is why they can be seen by the X-ray.

Aging is the factor that can trigger the condition of gallstones more apparently. Family history is the most likely factor as well. If you have had a condition of hemolysis or chronic and inflammatory disorders of the colon you are much likely to develop the condition. Unhealthy and unbalanced diet that contains a lot of cholesterol and fats is also able to lead to the appearance of gallstones as well as obesity and diabetes. Women, and especially those in the state of pregnancy, are the most probable high-risk category.

There are ways to reduce the risk of gallstone appearance and this includes first of all healthy diet. The best way to keep it like this is to exclude from your daily allowance everything rich in cholesterol and fats and include more fiber, vegetables and fruits. These foods are very important because they are the ones responsible for elimination of cholesterol that leads to stones formation. Another important preventive measure is physical workouts.

Gallstones as a condition should not be taken for granted. The illness is fraught with complications such as cirrhosis of the liver. The condition can also lead to inflammation of the gallbladder, or cholecystitis, also pancreatitis or cholangitis. Cases of jaundice or cancer developed from gallstone condition are also known.