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Gallstones (biliary calculi) are small stones made from cholesterol, bile pigment and calciumsalts, usually in a mixture that forms in the gallbladder. They are a common disorder of thedigestive system, and affect around 15 per cent of people aged 50 years and over.Some things that may cause gallstones to form include the crystallisation of excess cholesterolin bile and the failure of the gallbladder to empty completely.In most cases, gallstones don’t cause any problems. However, you might need prompttreatment if stones block ducts and cause complications such as infections or inflammation […]