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What Causes Gallbladder Pain?

The gallbladder, located in the right upper abdomen just below the liver, is an organ. It stores bile, also known as gall, which is produced in the liver and used for digesting fats from food. Bile is composed of water, cholesterol, and bile salts. It also contains proteins and a compound called bilirubin. Gallstones can…