It's always best to place a cloth or towel between ... tests like an ultrasound to confirm whether gallstones are the issue and discuss treatment options with you." In some cases, surgery to ...

A prized ingredient in China’s multibillion-dollar industry for traditional medicine, gallstones have become the must-have item among underground traders and armed robbers in Brazil.

ESWL is not a standard treatment for biliary colic because many people who undergo it develop future gallstones. However, it can be an effective treatment for people with a well-functioning ...