The gallbladder is a tiny, pear-shaped organ located on the right side of the belly, directly below the liver. It stores bile, a digestive fluid discharged in the small intestine to break down lipids into fatty acids. Gallbladder stones are formed by the hardening of digestive fluid deposits in the gallbladder. Their sizes range from as little as grain to as large as a golf ball. Some people may just have one stone, while others may have multiple stones at the same time. The only way to treat this is to have your gallbladder removed through laparoscopic surgery. What are the symptoms of Gallstones? Gallstones can cause a variety of symptoms in a person. It's not necessary that every patient experience the same symptoms of gallstone. ● Some people may have no symptoms for weeks or months as a result of gallstones. ● Mild symptoms such as stomach pain after meals or heartburn may occur in some persons ● ...