What are some common symptoms of gallstones?
Dr. Holt: Many people experience bloating and bouts of sharp abdominal pain, which can radiate to the back or shoulders and be associated with nausea and vomiting. While most experts agree that gallstones are less painful than their cousin the kidney stone, the level of pain depends on the individual. Symptoms usually last for a few hours, but eventually subside and go away once the stone changes position and bile can flow freely out of the gallbladder.
