Gallbladder and Kidney Stones

Your gallbladder is part of your digestive system. Its main function is to store bile. Bile helps break down fats in your digestive tract. Bile is mainly a mixture of cholesterol, bilirubin, and bile salts. Your gallbladder is connected to other parts of your digestive system by a series of bile ducts called bile ducts

Kidney stones are solid deposits made up of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. Diet, excess weight, certain medical conditions, and certain supplements and medications are among the many causes of kidney stones.