Early Signs And Symptoms Of Gallbladder Stones

By Shubhi Kumar
12 Jun 2025, 14:30 IST

Gallbladder stones, or gallstones, may develop silently but can show early warning signs. Recognising these symptoms early helps prevent complications and ensures timely medical treatment and lifestyle changes. Tap to read!

Abdominal Pain

Sudden pain often feels localised in the upper right abdomen after taking fatty foods and may last for minutes to hours. This symptom indicates problems related to gallstones.

Nausea and Vomiting

Gallstones tend to disrupt the digestion process, causing nausea and vomiting nearly all the time, especially following very fatty or oily meals.

Weight Loss

Unintentional weight loss may occur because pain associated with gallstones causes a poor appetite and difficulty in digesting regular meals.

Fever

The low-grade fever accompanied by abdominal pain is a symptom. This could be related to gallbladder inflammation or infection resulting from blocked bile flow.

Jaundice

Skin and eye yellowing denote the possibility of a gallstone obstructing the bile ducts and require immediate attention.

Information credits

This information is sourced from the National Institute of Health (NIH). Please consult a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment of gallbladder-related symptoms.