Diarrhea
The gallbladder is a part of the digestive system because it produces bile, a substance that your digestive tract needs to emulsify fats. In other words, it turns big fat aggregates into smaller clusters our body can handle and absorb more easily. If this stage of your digestion does not happen because there are gallstones blocking the bile duct, the intestines will have a hard time trying to digest the fatty portion of your meal, and the accumulation of fat in the stools might even give you a greasy type of diarrhea.
Many people are diagnosed with gallstones or suspect the possibility of having them but do nothing about it out of fear. However, it would be worse to undergo emergency surgery with no time for preparation or planning. Every single case is different and should be evaluated by your doctor to give you the most appropriate choices for you. You might be recommended to undergo surgery or might get dietary recommendations instead in case your organism is not ready for surgery. In either case, prevention is the key to avoid the consequences and life-threatening complications of gallstones.