gallstones often don't cause symptoms. those that don't are called "silent stones. " a person usually learns he or she has gallstones while being examined for another illness. when symptoms do appear they include the following: pain in the upper abdomen and upper back. the pain may last a long time (several hours). nausea vomiting other gastrointestinal problems including bloating indigestion and gas
what are the symptoms of gallstones?