Stone is a solid mass formed from minerals in the body. In gallbladder, stone is formed from bilirubin pigment-containing bile which accumulates and forms stones in the gallbladder (cholelithiasis). The most common form of Stones in Gall Bladder (Cholelithiasis) is Calcium Stone. Calcium Stone is formed from calcium, bilirubin and cholesterol in bile. The most common type of gallstones form because a substance called bilirubin builds up in the gallbladder and solidifies into a stone over time.
A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in diseases of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver. It is responsible for diagnosing and treating conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux, ulcers, inflammatory bowel diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, hepatitis, pancreatitis and liver diseases. It is advisable to see a gastroenterologist if persistent symptoms such as abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, jaundice or digestive bleeding occur.
Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats stone in the gallbladder you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.