Gallstones formed in the gallbladder cause stomach pain, which takes a long time before being diagnosed, and need proper treatments. The gallbladder is a small pouchlike organ situated beneath the liver. The gallbladder stores bile and pours it into the intestines. Thickening of the bile causes gallstones formation in the gallbladder, leading to stomach pain, pain in the lower abdomen and lower back, nausea, vomiting, bloating, indigestion, gas, and heartburn.   

As they do not cause immediate side effects, gallstones often go unnoticed. However, in cases of sizeable gallstones, proper treatments are essential to alleviate the stomach pain and to protect the gallbladder.

Types of Gallstones

Treatments of Gallstones
 

In the case of small gallstones diagnosed through CAT scan and ultrasound, taking ample fluids and water and having a diet to prevent causes from worsening will help dissolve gallstones and relieve stomach pain. When more water and fluids enter the system, the gallstones dissolve slowly and excrete naturally, thus relieving the stomach pain and the need for other treatments.
 

However, in cases of slightly bigger and multiple gallstones, surgery is one of the preferred treatments for relieving acute stomach pain. These stones can hamper gallbladder functioning and cause possible long-term damage to other organs if the patient fails to opt for the suitable treatments. 
 

Through cholecystectomy, gallstones and the gallbladder can be removed. However, in laproscopic cholecystectomy, which is less invasive and one of the trusted treatments, a small hole or incision is made into the gallbladder and the removal of gallstones is performed via tubes, thus removing the cause of the stomach pain.