K80.2: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis

Calculus of the gallbladder without cholecystitis, also commonly known as a gallstone, is a hardened deposit within the fluid in the gallbladder, a small organ under the liver. This condition can occur without any symptoms or inflammation (cholecystitis) of the gallbladder. Gallstones can be caused by several factors including high cholesterol levels in the bile, high bilirubin levels, or a concentration of bile in the gallbladder. Symptoms typically do not occur unless the gallstone is blocking a bile duct. When this happens, people can experience abdominal pain, often on the right side or middle of their upper stomach. This pain can radiate or spread to their right shoulder or back. Other symptoms can include nausea and vomiting. The condition's progression varies; some individuals may not experience any symptoms throughout their life while others can have recurring symptoms if the gallstones block a bile duct.