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'''Biliary colic''' is the clinical manifestation of uncomplicated [[gallstone disease]]. It refers to recurrent attacks of severe pain of typical character. It is not dangerous, but it is bothersome. Treatment involves avoidance of fatty foods and analgesics during attacks. The only definitive treatment is cholecystectomy. | '''Biliary colic''' is the clinical manifestation of uncomplicated [[gallstone disease]]. It refers to recurrent attacks of severe pain of typical character. It is not dangerous, but it is bothersome. Treatment involves avoidance of fatty foods and analgesics during attacks. The only definitive treatment is cholecystectomy. | ||
== Pathology == | |||
Biliary pain occurs because the gallbladder tries to contract to push out a gallstone which is impacted in the gall bladder neck, which increases the pressure in the gallbladder, or because the stones irritate the gall bladder wall during contraction. | |||
== Clinical features == | == Clinical features == | ||