Bile can create a sediment that forms gallstones. These stones can remain loose in your gallbladder or block the gallbladder or get stuck in the common bile duct. Or they may enter the intestine and be passed out of your body in a bowel movement. If the stones clog the gallbladder neck, the flow of bile will be partially blocked. A gallbladder blocked by a stone can become painful, swollen, infected, or scarred.
Gallstones can cause inflammation of the pancreas and liver, causing jaundice.
They can cause life-threatening problems. Lithotripsy is another way besides surgery to try to remove gallstones. It may be tried if you are not well enough to have surgery. Lithotripsy may not succeed in removing gallstones. You should ask your doctor about these choices.