Gallstones

Gallstones are small stones, usually made of cholesterol, that form in the gallbladder. In most cases, they do not cause any symptoms, but in a small number of people, gallstones can become trapped in a duct (an opening or channel), irritate and inflame the gallbladder, or move out of the gall bladder and into other parts of the body.

Click on the links below to find out more.

• Introduction
• Treatment
• Post-Operative Care
• Possible Complications

• Galway Clinic

  The Galway Clinic is a private hospital located at Doughiska, on the eastern outskirts of Galway City. One of its main aims is to improve cancer care services in the West of Ireland.

  Click here to find out more and here for a route planner to get there.

• University Hospital

  The Symptomatic Breast Centre at Galway University Hospital in Newcastle, on the west side of Galway City, is the centre of excellence for breast cancer care services in the West of Ireland.

  Click here to find out more and here for a route planner to get there.