causes of gallstones
Causes of gallstones. Gallstones are thought to be caused by an imbalance in the chemical make-up of bile inside the gallbladder. Bile is a liquid produced by the liver to aid digestion. It's still unclear exactly what leads to this imbalance, but gallstones can form if:
List of causes of Gallstones. Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Gallstones) that could possibly cause Gallstones includes: Cirrhosis of the liver.
Gallstones develop when cholesterol and other substances in the bile form crystals that become hard stones in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small sac located just under the liver. Gallstones can occur when your gallbladder does not empty properly or if you have too much cholesterol in your bile. Too much cholesterol in your bile is not caused by eating too much cholesterol or having high cholesterol (in the blood).